Rice Noodle Salad With Fresh Vegetables And Herbs

• 1 rice noodles pack, vermicelli or spaghetti style
• 1 red pepper large, julienned
• 1 large carrot julienned
• 1 cucumber seeds removed, julienned
• 1 bunch scallions sliced
• 1 handful mung bean sprouts
• 1 cup snap peas julienned
• 1 head romaine thin slice
• 1/4 head green cabbage or Red, julienned
• 1/2 cup peanuts rough chop, set aside small amount for garnish
• 1 bunch basil rough chop, set aside small amount for garnish
• 1 bunch cilantro rough chop, set aside small amount for garnish
• 1 tablespoon ginger grated
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1 lime large, juice and zest
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or other Asian style hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• black pepper to taste

1. Mix all ingredients together and set aside until ready to serve.
2. Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes, until the noodles are soft and ready to eat. Rinse with cold water and drain. Set aside.
3. If you have a mandolin, it would be very helpful for prepping the carrot and cucumber, but it is not necessary.
4. All the prep can be done well ahead of serving.
5. In a large bowl mix together all ingredients except romaine and cabbage.
6. When ready to serve mix dressing into rice noodles, season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve on a bed of romaine and cabbage.
8. Garnish with extra peanuts and herbs.

rice noodles pack, red pepper, carrot, cucumber seeds, scallions, handful, peas, head romaine thin slice, green cabbage, peanuts rough chop, basil, cilantro, ginger grated, fish sauce, lime, sambal oelek, tamari sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Rice-Noodle-Salad-with-Fresh-Vegetables-and-Herbs-1434745 (may not work)