Vietnamese-Inspired Shrimp & Cabbage Salad with Rice Noodles

Ingredients

• Shrimp, cooked and peeled
• Cabbage, shredded
• Rice noodles, cooked
• Cucumber, thinly sliced
• Carrots, julienned
• Fresh mint leaves
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Lime juice
• Fish sauce
• Sesame oil
• Sugar
• Red chili flakes (optional)
• Peanuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, shredded cabbage, cucumber, carrots, and shrimp.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Adjust to taste.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Garnish with fresh mint, cilantro, red chili flakes (if using), and chopped peanuts (if using).
5. Serve immediately or chill for later.