Rice Noodle Pasta Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

This Asian Rice Noodle Pasta Salad Is:

• Refreshing
• Crunchy
• Tangy
• Sweet & Salty
• Packed with Flavor
• Versatile: can be made with whatever ingredients you have on hand
• Vegan, gluten free, and dairy free.

What’s In This Pasta Salad with Rice Noodles?

• Rice Noodles – long rice noodles give this salad a really nice texture, use those or gluten-free spaghetti. I like a medium rice noodle, but you can opt for a thinner vermicelli noodle or a broader stir fry noodle as well.
• Arugula or Fresh Spinach – for healthy greens with a bold crunch
• Cabbage: I used both red and green, you can use whatever cabbage you have on hand
• Garlic: I use fresh garlic when I have it, and this great jarred organic garlic when I don’t have fresh. It’s actually super convenient to have pre-chopped garlic on hand for quick and easy meal prep.
• Cucumber: for freshness and a bight crunch
• Carrots: shredded or spiralized
• Avocado: for a creamy bit of healthy fat
• Olive Oil: I like to use this delicious Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.  For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
• Lime Juice: fresh squeezed!  If you don’t have fresh limes, this instant lime is actually really great in a pinch, I always keep some in the pantry.
• Tamari: tamari is a gluten-free version of soy sauce. Tamari has a bright salty flavor, and adds a really nice depth of umami to this dish. If I am cooking for a crowd, I always use this tamari in my recipes just in case anyone at the table has a gluten allergy, so everyone can enjoy this meal.
• Maple syrup: for natural sweetness without the refined sugar, I’d definitely recommend using a natural maple syrup over sugar in this recipe.  And don’t even think about using fake pancake syrup… only the real deal maple syrup in this recipe!  (Being married to a Canadian, I have to add that disclaimer)  
• Red Chili Pepper Flakes: for a little heat! if you don’t like spice, you can absolutely skip them in this recipe.

How Do I Make This Vegan Asian Rice Noodle Salad with Vegetables?

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.  Rinse under cool water, drain, and place in a very large bowl.
2. Add the arugula, green cabbage, red cabbage, cucumber, and carrots.
3. Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake well to combine.
4. Pour dressing over the noodles and vegetables, and toss well to combine.
5. Add the sliced avocado to the top of the salad, and enjoy!

Its 2020, and while we are not quite entertaining right now due to social distancing, I have been cooking up a storm at home. I been appreciating getting fresh produce more than ever, and have loved making so many fun new salads and dressings.  As a natural sweetener in the dressing I usually use honey (because I’m a beekeeper, so I got plenty of it) but you can substitute in maple syrup or agave if you prefer.  I can’t wait to be able to serve this at a large BBQ or gathering next year, when I can have ALL the friends and family over.

This salad is great to meal prep or make ahead.  The hearty veggies stand up surprisingly well in the refrigerator, and the salad will last a few days chilled.  Just make sure to save the avocado for right when you are about to serve, don’t add it to the salad and then refrigerate as it can oxidize and brown in the fridge.

Dietary Modifications for this Rice Noodle Pasta Salad:

• This recipe is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free.
• To make gluten free, make sure you are using gluten free noodles or rice noodles.  Also make sure you use tamari or coconut aminos (just not soy sauce).
• If you aren’t vegan or vegetarian, you can add some cooked chicken for protein.
• To make nut free, avoid the peanut oil and substitute another neutral oil instead, like olive oil.
• This recipe is refined sugar free, just make sure any ingredient you add to the sauce doesn’t contain added sugars.

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Rice Noodle Pasta Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Kelly Jensen

This rice noodle pasta salad is loaded with vegetables and noodles in a bright and tangy dressing. A great make ahead lunch, refreshing and crunchy. Vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, and so refreshing. The best vegan or vegetarian side salad for a summer party or bbq!

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Pasta, Salad

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 8 servings

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Ingredients

  

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For the Salad

• 1 lb spaghetti gluten free
• 4 cups arugula or fresh spinach
• 1 cup green cabbage shredded
• 1 cup red cabbage shredded
• 1 cucumber diced
• 2 carrots shredded
• 1 avocado sliced

For the Dressing

• 1/3 cup peanut oil
• 2 limes juiced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• Crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

 

• Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.  Rinse under cool water, drain, and place in a very large bowl.
• Add the arugula, green cabbage, red cabbage, cucumber, and carrots. 
• Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake well. Pour dressing over the noodles and vegetables, and toss well to combine.
• Add sliced avocado to the top of the salad, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Dietary Modifications for this Rice Noodle Pasta Salad:

• This recipe is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free.
• To make gluten free, make sure you are using gluten free noodles or rice noodles.  Also make sure you use tamari or coconut aminos (just not soy sauce).
• If you aren't vegan or vegetarian, you can add some cooked chicken for protein.
• To make nut free, avoid the peanut oil and substitute another neutral oil instead, like olive oil.
• This recipe is refined sugar free, just make sure any ingredient you add to the sauce doesn't contain added sugars.

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