Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Grilled Vegetables

by Jason

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Looking for a light meal or a unique salad with some grilled vegetables?  This is the perfect recipe.  This recipe uses rice noodle dish with grilled vegetables and a classic Vietnamese dressing.  The smoky asparagus and carrots really add a lot of flavor to this classic recipe.

Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Mix the ingredients together in a bowl, making sure the sugar is dissolved.  Set a side.

Salad:

  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 2 large carrots julienned
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped

Prepare the grill for medium direct grilling.  Toss the carrots and asparagus with the peanut oil and place on a vegetable grill rack.  Grill over direct heat for about 5 to 8 minutes, while tossing every couple minutes.  Grill until vegetables are tender (5 to 8 minutes).

Prepare the rice noodles as instructed, boil for about 5 minutes.  Rinse noodles under cool water and till the noodles are cool.

Put the rice noodles in a bowl and pour about half the dressing and toss to coat.  You can either place the noodles on a large plate or on individual plates.  Combine with the vegetables and remaining dressing.  Sprinkle with mint, cilantro and peanuts.  Serve immediately.

{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Diva Q May 18, 2009 at 8:17 am

That looks like a wonderful change in the regular BBQ recipes. Terrific combination of flavours well done!!!

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Jason May 18, 2009 at 8:23 am

Thanks, it sure was excellent!

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Gera @ SweetsFoods May 18, 2009 at 11:32 am

The salad with the grilled vegs looks phenomenal!

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zerrin May 18, 2009 at 2:21 pm

A delicious salad with grilled vegetables. Good idea!

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