Rice Noodle Salad With Pineapple Thyme Dressing

Can you believe that in just ten minutes or less, you can make this beautiful and vibrant salad? Rice noodles and zucchini ribbons set the base for a topping of bell peppers, strawberries, onions, and thyme. The tangy pineapple thyme dressing ties the whole dish together.

RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE THYME DRESSING [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SALAD:

• 1/4 of 1 8.8-ounce packet of rice noodles
• 1/2 of 1 red bell pepper, cleaned and sliced by width
• 1/2 of 1 yellow bell pepper, cleaned and sliced by width
• 1 zucchini, peeled lengthways into ribbons
• 5 strawberries, sliced
• 1 spring onion, diced
• 1/2 of 1 lime
• Chives
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme
• A pinch of salt

FOR THE DRESSING:

• 5-6 pineapple chunks
• 1 teaspoon tahini
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 4 stalks fresh thyme, stalk removed
• Water, to reach consistency

PREPARATION

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a pinch of salt and the rice noodles.
2. Cook for approximately 3 minutes or however is indicated on the packet. Remove from heat, drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
3. Clean, chop, dice, peel, and slice all the vegetables.
4. In a blender, add the dressing ingredients and blend, adding water to reach desired consistency.
5. Rinse the noodles once more before serving, to separate them and prevent from clumping together. Set onto a serving plate.
6. Add the vegetables and squeeze the fresh lime all over.
7. Pour the dressing over everything and finish with a sprig or two of fresh thyme.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/rice-noodle-salad-with-pineapple-thyme-dressing/