Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing

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 do not. 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.

Is Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing suitable for leftovers?

Once dressed, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours. Not suitable to freeze.

Chicken Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing

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• Total Time: 15 mins
• Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

• 100 g vermicelli rice noodles, cooked as per packet instructions
• 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup green cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup carrot, julienned (see note 1)
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup poached chicken, shredded
• 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro, leaves picked
• 1/4 cup mint, leaves picked
• 1 tbsp 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)

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Instructions

1. Arrange rice noodles, red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, chicken, coriander and mint in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
3. Drizzle over the salad. Top with 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 for up to 3 days.

LEFTOVERS

Once dressed, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours. Not suitable to freeze.

 

• Author: Nicole
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Category: salad, chicken salad, noodle salad
• Method: pan, combine
• Cuisine: Vietnamese