Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad

A refreshing Thai-inspired noodle salad featuring bean thread noodles tossed with chicken, shrimp, fresh herbs, and vegetables in a tangy lime-fish sauce dressing. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

6 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 9 ounces bean thread noodles
  • 12 whole cherry tomatoes
  • 12 whole cooked shrimp
  • cups shredded cooked chicken
  • cups bean sprouts
  • ½ whole English hothouse cucumber
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • cup shallots
  • 1 whole red jalapeño chile
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted peanuts
  • 1 whole lime

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. DO AHEAD Dressing can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Place noodles in another large bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let stand until softened, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; drain well. Insert scissors into noodles; cut several times. Transfer to bowl with dressing.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients, except peanuts and lime wedges, to noodles; toss to coat.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Divide among 6 plates. Sprinkle with peanuts; garnish with lime wedges.

    5 min