Asian Glass Noodle Salad with Lime Cashew Crumble
This refreshing Asian-inspired glass noodle salad combines silky rice noodles, crunchy vegetables, tender shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and a zesty lime dressing topped with a crispy cashew crumble. It’s light, colorful, and packed with bold flavors, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or warm-weather gatherings.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Colander
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Small whisk or fork
- Small skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Salad tongs or large spoon
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 oz glass noodles
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber julienned
- 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For the Lime Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For the Lime Cashew Crumble
- 3/4 cup roasted cashews roughly chopped
- Zest of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, remove from heat, and soak the glass noodles for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Toss lightly with a few drops of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the chopped cashews for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lime zest, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat.
- Add the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, green onions, cilantro, and mint to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and the lime cashew crumble over the top.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes if desired to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving - Approximate)
- Calories 420 kcal
- Protein 24 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 18 g
- Fiber 4 g
- Sugar 6 g
- Sodium 780 mg
