Chilled Noodle Salad with Mango Recipe

Name: Chilled Noodle Salad with Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup light brown sugar; ⅓ cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 red jalapeno chile, finely chopped; 8 oz. dried rice-stick noodles; 1 large carrot, cut into thin strips; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leaf lettuce; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves; 1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 red jalapeno chile, finely chopped
8 oz. dried rice-stick noodles
1 large carrot, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leaf lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup bean sprouts
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed, optional

1
To make Dressing: Warm all ingredients in saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
2
Cool.
3
To make Salad: Soak noodles in hot water 15 minutes.
4
Drain, and set aside.
5
Cook carrot in pot of boiling water 30 seconds.
6
Transfer to colander with slotted spoon, and rinse under cold water.
7
Add noodles to water and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
8
Transfer to colander with carrots, and rinse under cold water.
9
Drain, and chill.
10
Toss noodle mixture with lettuce, basil, mint, and 1/2 cup Dressing.
11
Divide among 4 bowls.
12
Top with cucumber slices, bean sprouts, and green onion.
13
Arrange mango slices on top, and drizzle with remaining Dressing.
14
Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup light brown sugar, ⅓ cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), and more.

Yes, Chilled Noodle Salad with Mango 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.

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Chilled Noodle Salad with Mango

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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