Vietnamese Brussels Sprout and Noodle Salad
©2015 Quantum Publishing, from Superfoods 24/7: More than 100 Easy and Inspired Recipes to Enjoy the World’s Most Nutritious Foods at Every Meal, Every Day. Reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Experiment.
This fresh and crunchy salad is bound to fill you up and brighten your day, with Vitamin C-rich Brussels sprouts and lively flavors from heaps of fresh herbs.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Brussels sprouts
3 cups beansprouts
1 large carrot, julienned
1 cup Thai basil
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
4 oz rice vermicelli noodles
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon unrefined cane sugar
1 small Thai chili, minced
or 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1- Peel away and discard the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts. Rinse the sprouts well and pat dry. Slice each one in half, then, cut-side down, slice into
thin ribbons. Transfer to a bowl and add the beansprouts and carrot.
2- Roughly chop the fresh herbs and add these to the bowl, along with the peanuts.
3- Prepare the rice noodles according to package directions. If they are long, cut them in half to make tossing and serving the salad easier. Add to the salad
bowl.
4- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together, toss through the salad and serve.
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