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Here's everything you need for this no-chop cold veggie noodle bowl with soy lime vinaigrette. This recipe makes between four and six servings.

Ingredients to Gather

For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon sambal oelek or Asian chile-garlic paste
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

For the salad:
2 cups water
4 ounces dry thin rice noodles
6 Napa cabbage leaves
1 large carrot, peeled
1 medium zucchini
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 fresh mint leaves
6 fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup salted peanuts, crushed

Directions to Follow

Make the vinaigrette: Combine the tamari or soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sambal or chile-garlic paste, garlic, and ginger in a pint jar. Add the olive and sesame oils, seal the jar, and shake it to emulsify; set aside.

Make the salad: Bring the water to a boil (an electric kettle is especially handy for this). Place the noodles in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Cover the bowl and set aside until the noodles are tender, about 6 minutes total, tossing after 3 minutes if all of the noodles are not initially submerged in the water. Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the salad.

Tear the cabbage into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Use a vegetables peeler to peel large ribbons of the carrot and zucchini, making sure to avoid the seedy core of the zucchini.

Heat the oil a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the carrot and sauté for 1 minute. Add the cabbage and zucchini, season with the salt, and sauté for 1 minute more. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl. Tear the mint, basil, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces and add to the rest of the vegetables.

After this, check the noodles to see if they're ready. You'll know they're done when they're limp and tender. Drain them and rinse in cold water, and then drain them again. Now, mix the noodles and vegetables together and toss to combine them. Add the dressing and toss to combine the entire mixture, and then top with the peanuts before serving.

Wow! This sounds like one savory and refreshing dish. It's perfect for lunch or if you're in the mood for a light dinner. Have you made this? What did you think? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Article Source: The Kitchn