15-Minute Vietnamese Noodle Salad Recipe

Name: 15-Minute Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces, weight Ramen Noodles; 2 Limes, Divided (3 Limes If They Don't Have A Lot Of Juice); 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Divided; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 Tablespoons Sugar, Divided; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 pound Chicken Thighs, Cut Into Strips; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Hot Water; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 Thinly Sliced Red Onion; 5 ounces, weight Baby Spinach; 1 cup Chopped Cilantro; 2 Medium Carrots, Cut Into Thin Strips; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

5 ounces, weight Ramen Noodles
2 Limes, Divided (3 Limes If They Don't Have A Lot Of Juice)
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Divided
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
3 Tablespoons Sugar, Divided
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 pound Chicken Thighs, Cut Into Strips
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/4 cups Hot Water
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 Thinly Sliced Red Onion
5 ounces, weight Baby Spinach
1 cup Chopped Cilantro
2 Medium Carrots, Cut Into Thin Strips
Salt To Taste

1
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
2
Combine juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat with sauce.
3
Heat oil in a wok or a skillet over medium/high heat. Add chicken and cook until chicken is done, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4
To make the dressing, combine remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar with the hot water in a small bowl. Stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in juice from remaining lime, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
5
In the large bowl with the noodles, add onion slices, baby spinach, chopped cilantro, carrots, and cooked chicken. Drizzle in dressing and gently toss to combine.
6
Serve right away or cover and place in refrigerator to serve as a cold salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces, weight Ramen Noodles, 2 Limes, Divided (3 Limes If They Don't Have A Lot Of Juice), 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Divided, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, 15-Minute Vietnamese Noodle Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

15-Minute Vietnamese Noodle Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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