Vegetable and Sprouts Pancit Salad
A fun, colourful noodle salad with fresh vegetables and a tangy-sweet dressing. Light, nourishing, and full of crunch!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 cups cooked rice noodles pancit
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts or any sprouts you like
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup cabbage or pak choi shredded
- ½ cup spring onions chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- ½ cup chopped peanuts for crunch (optional)
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili paste optional
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
How to make it
- Cook the noodles:– prepare noodles according to the packet– rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Prep the vegetables:– julienne the carrot and bell pepper, shred the cabbage or pak choi, and chop the onions– rinse and drain the sprouts.
- Make the dressing:– in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar or lime juice, sesame oil, honey, chili paste (if using), garlic, and ginger.
- Toss the salad:– in a large bowl, combine noodles, veggies, sprouts, and onions– pour over the dressing and toss well– add peanuts if using.
- Garnish and serve:– sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra spring onions– enjoy straight away or chill for 30 minutes to let the flavours blend.
Tip…
Try adding tofu, grilled fish or chicken, or a boiled egg for extra protein. Use any seasonal veggies you have on hand!