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Vermicelli Noodle Salad with Spring Rolls

Vietnamese food is crazy delicious. This noodle salad is what I make at home when I’m craving a bun. This is in no way an authentic recipe but it sure does hit the spot.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Canadian, Vietnamese
Keyword: carrot, cucumber, fish sauce, lettuce, mint, nuoc cham, peanuts, rice noodle
Servings: 2
Calories: 712kcal

Ingredients

Nuoc Cham Sauce

  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or to taste (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • ½ cup warm water

Noodle Salad

  • 4-6 store-bought spring rolls depending on hunger levels
  • 100 g (2 portions) thin vermicelli
  • 1 cup sliced lettuce
  • ½ cup julienned carrot
  • ½ cup julienned cucumber
  • ¼ cup packed mint leaves minced
  • ½ cup peanuts chopped

Instructions

  • To make the nuoc cham, combine all the sauce ingredients in a jar or bowl and shake or whisk to combine thoroughly. Set aside while you make the noodle salad.
  • Cook both the spring rolls and the vermicelli according to their package directions.
  • Chop the lettuce, carrot, cucumber, mint and peanuts. 
  • When the noodles and spring rolls are ready, grab two large bowls.
  • Divide the noodles, lettuce, carrots and cucumber between the two bowls. 
  • Slice the spring rolls into bite sized pieces and divide between the two bowls.
  • Top with the mint and peanuts.
  • Divide the sauce between the two bowls and nom.