Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Salad with Chayote

Ingredients

• 4 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
• 4 oz cooked rice vermicelli noodles
• 1/2 cup shredded chayote squash
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (ensure no cross-contamination)
• For the dressing:
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until the sugar is dissolved.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice noodles, shredded chayote, shredded carrot, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts.
5. Serve immediately or chill for later.