Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad
45 min.
6
312kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen! Our Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad is a delightful dish that perfectly balances freshness and zest, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a satisfying main course, or a refreshing side dish. With its colorful array of ingredients, this salad not only pleases the palate but also offers a feast for the eyes.

Imagine tender chicken and succulent shrimp mingling with crisp bean sprouts, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like basil, cilantro, and mint. Each bite bursts with flavor, enhanced by a tangy dressing made from sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. This dish is not only dairy-free but also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence at just 312 calories per serving.

Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply looking to elevate your weekday meals, this Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad is sure to impress. It's quick to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, and serves six, making it perfect for sharing. So grab your ingredients, and let’s dive into a bowl of deliciousness that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Thailand!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup basil fresh packed
  • 3.5 ounces bean sprouts rinsed
  • 250 grams vermicelli 
  • 12  cherry tomatoes halved
  • tablespoons chilli sauce sweet
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh packed
  • tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  •  lime cut into 6 wedges
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh packed
  • tablespoons peanuts toasted chopped
  •  jalapeno red with seeds, sliced into thin rings
  • 0.3 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups chicken shredded cooked
  • 12 medium shrimp deveined cooked peeled
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. DO AHEAD Dressing can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
  2. Let stand at room temperature.
  3. Place noodles in another large bowl. Cover with boiling water.
  4. Let stand until softened, about 4 minutes.
  5. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; drain well. Insert scissors into noodles; cut several times.
  6. Transfer to bowl with dressing.
  7. Add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients, except peanuts and lime wedges, to noodles; toss to coat.
  8. Divide among 6 plates.
  9. Sprinkle with peanuts; garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories312kcal
Protein19.78%
Fat18.78%
Carbs61.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.89
Glycemic Load
2.33
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.361304448998%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.27mg
Hesperetin
5.63mg
Naringenin
0.4mg
Apigenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.48mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:311.68kcal
15.58%
Fat:6.58g
10.12%
Saturated Fat:1.29g
8.06%
Carbohydrates:48.42g
16.14%
Net Carbohydrates:46.17g
16.79%
Sugar:7.9g
8.78%
Cholesterol:58.45mg
19.48%
Sodium:591.34mg
25.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.59g
31.18%
Vitamin C:21.03mg
25.49%
Vitamin K:23.54µg
22.42%
Vitamin B3:4mg
19.99%
Selenium:13.21µg
18.87%
Phosphorus:171.23mg
17.12%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.02%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.74%
Iron:2.52mg
14.02%
Copper:0.26mg
13.19%
Magnesium:47.89mg
11.97%
Vitamin A:570.4IU
11.41%
Potassium:380.83mg
10.88%
Folate:41.01µg
10.25%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.16%
Fiber:2.25g
9.01%
Zinc:1.31mg
8.72%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.52%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.41%
Calcium:62.56mg
6.26%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.69%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.17%
Source:Epicurious