Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad that’s perfect for lunch? This Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing is just what you need! This salad is both nutritious and satisfying, featuring vermicelli noodles, poached chicken and a colourful array of shredded vegetables. The sesame soy dressing is super simple but brings a ton of flavour, and it can be customised to suit both those who love a bit of spice and those who prefer things milder. You can prepare the salad in advance and store the dressing separately for when you need it, making this a great meal prep option.
Can you make Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing ahead of time?
This salad is perfect for on-the-go lunches. Make it ahead and store the dressing separately to drizzle on top when you are ready to serve. Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Is Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing suitable for leftovers?
Once dressed, refrigerate in an airtight container and consume within 24 hours. Not suitable to freeze.
Print Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 100 g (3½ oz) vermicelli rice noodles, cooked as per packet instructions
- ½ cup (35 g) shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup (35 g) shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup (45 g) julienned carrot (see note 1)
- ½ cup (45 g) bean sprouts
- 100 g (3½ oz) shredded poached chicken
- ¼ cup (7 g) coriander (cilantro) leaves
- ¼ cup (5 g) mint leaves
- 1 tbsp store-bought crispy fried shallots (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (or honey)
- 1 tbsp tamari (or all-purpose soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice (or rice wine vinegar)
Instructions
- Arrange the rice noodles, red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, chicken, coriander and mint in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Top with the fried shallots and sesame seeds (if using).
Notes
Note 1 – A julienne peeler is an inexpensive solution that will make light work of cutting your vegetables.
MAKE AHEAD
This salad is perfect for on-the-go lunches. Make it ahead and store the dressing separately to drizzle on top when you are ready to serve. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
LEFTOVERS
Once dressed, refrigerate in an airtight container and consume within 24 hours. Not suitable to freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: salad, chicken salad, noodle salad
- Method: pan, combine
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
