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Glass Noodles Salad (Easy & Vegan)

Published: Jul 21, 2021 by Janelle Hama

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A refreshingly light glass noodle salad that is packed with fresh vegetables, tossed through slippery potato starch noodles, soy sauce and sesame oil dressing.

two plates of cold noodle salad with chop sticks

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  • 😋Why you’ll love this recipe
  • ✔️What You’ll Need
  • 🥘Ingredient Notes
  • 🔪Step-By-Step Guide
  • ✔️Variations
  • 💭Pro Tips
  • ❓FAQ
  • 🥘Related recipes
  • Cold Glass Noodles Salad (Easy & Vegan)

My love for Asian food runs deep. This is thanks to my brother, who got me onto it many many years ago and is currently living in Asia.

This glass noodle salad is inspired by Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, it’s perfect for lunch or dinner. 

I normally like to emulate a meal I have eaten out by making it my version and I've got to tell you, this is yum!

It’s the perfect combination of fresh and light flavouring, whilst still being filling - there’s just no 'heavy feeling' with this vegan salad.

😋Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Light and refreshing, try it with a cold glass of lemonana!
  • Has a combination of chewy/slippery noodles with crunchy fresh vegetables
  • Ridiculously easy
  • Can be paired with many other foods or enjoyed on it’s own
  • Healthy and caters for vegans and gluten free diets.

✔️What You’ll Need

vegan noodle salad ingredients
glass noodle salad dressing ingredients

🥘Ingredient Notes

A few notes about some of the ingredients.

Potato starch noodles - sometimes referred to as glass noodles or cellophane noodles. These are easily found at your local Asian grocer or online*. 

These are among the best Asian noodles for salad, you have to try them, especially if you are gluten-free.

Carrots and cucumber - julienne these by using a mandolin or julienne slicer*.

Red cabbage - shred this or thinly slice. I love to use red cabbage as it gives extra crunch to this salad. My vegan brown rice salad also uses red cabbage.

Peanuts - to save time I like to use roasted and salted peanuts from the store. However, if you have time, you could do this yourself. If using whole peanuts, crush these prior to adding them to the glass noodle salad. Not only do peanuts add some crunch but protein too.

Bean sprouts - ensure you purchase fresh bean sprouts, these should be crunchy and juicy and not slimy. Bean sprouts are nutritious and a good source of protein.

Lime - do not substitute fresh lime juice with store-bought.

Sesame oil* - is a key flavour, choose a good quality sesame oil. Do not skimp on this.

Soy sauce - ensure you select gluten-free if you need this. Please note not all soy sauces are made equally, some are saltier than others. Take this into consideration.

Coriander (cilantro) - use fresh and not dried. Chop up the stem parts into small pieces, coriander stems hold loads of flavour.

cold glass noodle salad in a bowl with tongs

🔪Step-By-Step Guide

Here’s how to make cold glass noodle salad;

Step 1 - Prepare the glass noodles as per packet instructions.

Step 2 - In a mixing jug, whisk together salad dressing ingredients and set aside.

Step 3 - In a salad bowl add glass noodles and chop them up into manageable bite-sized pieces.

Step 4 - Add in all vegetables and herbs. Pour in salad dressing and toss salad until well combined.

Step 5 - Serve cold.

✔️Variations

Herbs - for extra flavouring, try adding in freshly chopped mint leaves.

Bean sprouts can be substituted for snow pea sprouts.

Peanuts - can be substituted with roasted and salted cashews.

Maple syrup - can be substituted with coconut sugar. Adjust quantity to suit. 

Tofu - feel free to add your preferred tofu to this salad.

Sesame seeds - sprinkle this on top, a great option for additional sesame flavour.

Fresh ginger & garlic - can be grated into the dressing.

Glass noodles - if you are having trouble finding these, you can use rice vermicelli noodles instead.

a plate of cold glass noodle salad with chopsticks

💭Pro Tips

Glass noodles - I like to always undercook by one minute of what the instructions advise.

Spring onions (scallions) - cut these at a 45-degree angle for aesthetics

❓FAQ

What are glass noodles?

Glass noodles can be referred to as cellophane noodles. They are normally made from starch and water. The starch is derived from either potato, sweet potato, yams or mung beans. They are chewy and slippery when cooked.

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a plate of cold glass noodle salad with chopsticks

Cold Glass Noodles Salad (Easy & Vegan)

A super delicious cold glass noodles salad using fresh ingredients and crunchy roasted peanuts. This is an easy vegan salad recipe that is gluten free too.
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Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 360 g Potato Starch Noodles cooked as per packet instructions
  • 1 med Carrot julienned
  • 1 larg Cucumber julienned
  • 1 large handful Red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2-3 sprigs Scallion (Spring Onion) chopped
  • ½ cup Peanuts (roasted and salted) roughly chopped
  • 1 large handful Bean sprouts
  • 1 handful Cilantro (Coriander) chopped

Glass Noodle Salad Dressing

  • 1½ med Lime freshly juiced
  • 2½ tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2½ tablespoon Soy sauce gluten free
  • 1 sml Red chilli finely chopped
  • 1½ tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (optional) to taste
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Instructions

  • Cook glass noodles as per packet instructions, then in a large salad bowl, using kitchen scissors, cut noodles into smaller pieces.
  • Add in all vegetables and herbs to the noodles.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together. Serve cold.

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Notes

 
✔️Variations
Herbs - for extra flavouring, try adding in freshly chopped mint leaves.
Bean sprouts can be substituted for snow pea sprouts.
Peanuts - can be substituted with roasted and salted cashews.
Maple syrup - can be substituted with coconut sugar. Adjust quantity to suit. 
Tofu - feel free to add your preferred tofu to this salad.
Sesame seeds - sprinkle this on top, a great option for additional sesame flavour.
Fresh ginger & garlic - can be grated into the dressing.
Glass noodles - if you are having trouble finding these, you can use rice vermicelli noodles instead.
💭Pro Tips
 
Glass noodles - I like to always undercook by one minute of what the instructions advise.
 
Spring onions (scallions) - cut these at a 45-degree angle for aesthetics
 
Looking for more vegan salad recipes, try pasta salad or vegan brown rice salad.
 
 

Equipment

pot

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1229mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2731IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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  1. Jacqui

    March 19, 2023 at 2:37 am

    5 stars
    Such a wonderful recipe! I prepared this salad during my cooking stream and it was so much fun. Every one thought it looked good, and it was so tasty. The dressing is amazing, and I will be using that for many more meals.

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  2. Traci

    December 11, 2022 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    Glass noodles are so much fun to make and eat! They remind me a little of ramen but very different too. I love the simplicity of the salad and how wonderful it turns out. Such a simple and easy meal to make and perfect for those busy nights!

    Reply
    • Janelle Hama

      December 12, 2022 at 8:26 am

      I couldn't agree more! Healthy and satisfying!

      Reply
  3. Pete

    September 18, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    I feel good after I eat this glass noodle salad, no bloating afterwards for me

    Reply
  4. Nancy

    May 03, 2022 at 3:02 am

    5 stars
    You salad is exactly what I was craving with this crazy heat. It was so flavorful and it's going to go on rotation during the summer.

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