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Thai Glass Noodle Salad Recipe

Thai Glass Noodle Salad Recipe
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A refreshing Thai Glass Noodle Salad featuring delicate glass noodles combined with fresh vegetables, cooked shrimp or chicken, and a tangy, flavorful dressing. This light and vibrant salad is perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner option, packed with a delightful balance of textures and authentic Thai flavors.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 6 oz glass noodles (cellophane noodles)
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp or chicken (shredded)
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the glass noodles: Prepare the glass noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  2. Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled glass noodles, shredded cooked shrimp or chicken, thinly sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, and shredded carrot. Gently mix to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  3. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is well combined.
  4. Toss the salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
  5. Garnish and serve: Transfer the salad to serving dishes and garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for added texture and freshness. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures.

Notes

  • Use cooked shrimp or chicken for protein, or substitute with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Fish sauce is optional; omit it to keep the salad vegetarian or vegan if using soy sauce only.
  • Adjust the level of sweetness and saltiness in the dressing by tasting and adding more sugar or soy sauce as preferred.
  • You can add other fresh herbs like mint or Thai basil for extra flavor complexity.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature; it is best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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Keywords: Thai salad, glass noodle salad, cellophane noodle salad, shrimp salad, light Thai recipe, healthy Thai salad

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