{"id":7133,"date":"2026-03-18T10:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/?p=7133"},"modified":"2026-03-18T11:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:00:09","slug":"spicy-rice-noodle-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/spicy-rice-noodle-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Rice Noodle Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I make this delicious spicy rice noodle salad all the time on busy nights. It is tossed in a chili garlic dressing with crunchy vegetables and rice vermicelli, and you can top it with marinated chicken, shrimp, or tofu. It is fresh, filling, and easy to customize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is less of a traditional Chinese recipe and more of a modern one I developed for busy weeknights. The dressing does double duty. You use part of it to marinate the protein, then toss the rest with the noodles and vegetables right before serving. It is tangy from rice vinegar, savory from soy sauce, and has a nice slow heat from chili garlic sauce. If you enjoy dishes like my chicken fried rice<\/a> but want something lighter and fresher, this is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I created this recipe because I wanted a meal that was satisfying without turning on the stove for too long. The beauty is that it works with whatever protein you have on hand. I have made it with chicken thighs, shrimp, pan fried tofu, and even steak, and every version is just as good. My husband requests the chicken version the most, and my son likes it when I crush extra peanuts on top, cero allergies over here which is a win! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process is pretty simple, I basically just mix the dressing, marinate your protein, cook the noodles and chop the vegetables, then I toss everything together. And voila! You can serve it right away or let it sit in the fridge overnight so the noodles absorb even more flavor. It is a great recipe for meal prep or packing for lunch so I highly recommend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I divide the ingredients into 4 groups so you can see what goes where before you start cooking this delicious Spicy Rice Noodle Salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n