Glass-Noodle Salad with Chicken and Shrimp

Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Glass-Noodle Salad with Chicken and Shrimp
45 min.
5
291kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish to tantalize your taste buds, our Glass-Noodle Salad with Chicken and Shrimp is the perfect choice. This dairy-free delight is not only quick to whip up—ready in just 45 minutes—but it's also packed with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch that will make it an instant favorite at your dinner table.

Imagine slurping up silky cellophane noodles intertwined with juicy shrimp and tender chicken, all tossed together with fresh vegetables like crisp romaine lettuce and zesty tomatoes. The dressing combines tangy lime juice with a hint of sweetness from palm sugar, perfectly balanced by the kick of chiles and the savory depth of Thai fish sauce. Every bite is an explosion of flavor that transports you straight to a bustling market in Southeast Asia.

This salad can serve multiple purposes—it makes for an excellent side dish at your next barbecue, a hearty lunch option, or even a light main course for dinner. With a caloric value of just 291 kcal per serving, it's guilt-free yet fulfilling. Best of all, it's easy to customize with your choice of proteins and veggies, allowing you to tailor the dish to your preferences. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious salad that brings together fresh ingredients and exciting flavors in every forkful!

Ingredients

  • ounces bean threads uncooked (cellophane noodles)
  • teaspoon bird chile minced
  • teaspoons bird chile minced
  • 0.3 cup celery thinly sliced
  • tablespoons cider vinegar 
  • tablespoon cilantro stems fresh minced
  • tablespoons cilantro stems fresh minced
  • ounces chicken breast cooked cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons brown sugar light
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup onion thinly sliced
  • cups torn romaine lettuce 
  • 0.5 pound shrimp cooked peeled chopped
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup thai fish sauce 
  • cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. To prepare the dressing, combine the first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Cool; stir in the lime juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon chile, and garlic.
  2. To prepare the salad, cook noodles in boiling water 1 1/2 minutes; drain. Rinse under cold water.
  3. Drain. Coarsely chop noodles.
  4. Combine noodles, shrimp, and next 5 ingredients (shrimp through celery) in a large bowl.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad; toss gently to coat.
  6. Sprinkle with peanuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and 2 teaspoons chile.

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein30.03%
Fat11.06%
Carbs58.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.22
Glycemic Load
14.71
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.647391432653%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.53mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.29mg
Apigenin
0.19mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
4.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.62kcal
14.53%
Fat:3.65g
5.61%
Saturated Fat:0.72g
4.51%
Carbohydrates:43.72g
14.57%
Net Carbohydrates:42.01g
15.28%
Sugar:29.63g
32.92%
Cholesterol:101.94mg
33.98%
Sodium:1020.56mg
44.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.29g
44.57%
Vitamin A:1964.4IU
39.29%
Vitamin B3:5.9mg
29.48%
Vitamin K:24.8µg
23.62%
Phosphorus:219.27mg
21.93%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.7%
Vitamin C:14.34mg
17.38%
Selenium:12.15µg
17.36%
Magnesium:64.71mg
16.18%
Copper:0.29mg
14.32%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.1%
Potassium:480.34mg
13.72%
Folate:50.98µg
12.75%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.43%
Iron:1.45mg
8.04%
Calcium:72.88mg
7.29%
Fiber:1.71g
6.82%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.42%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.45%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.98%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.86%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.54%
Source:My Recipes