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Asian Noodle Dinner Salad

This vibrant Asian noodle salad is a refreshing, high-protein dish that balances crisp textures with a punchy, savoury dressing. Combining tender shredded chicken or succulent prawns with crunchy mangetout and romaine lettuce, it offers a nutritious meal that feels light yet satisfying. The dressing, enriched with ginger, sesame oil, and a hint of peanut butter, provides a balanced depth of flavour that coats the noodles beautifully.

Ideal for a quick weekday dinner or a nutritious meal-prep lunch, this versatile dish can be tailored to your preference of protein. Using soba or thin rice noodles keeps the salad delicate, while the fresh coriander and spring onions add a bright, aromatic finish. Serve it chilled for a cooling summer meal that is both healthy and immensely flavourful.

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Ingredients for Asian Noodle Dinner Salad

  • 1 grilled 90g breast of chicken shredded or 90g of deveined cooked prawns

  • 2 cups chopped cos lettuce

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

  • 2 spring onions, sliced (both white and green parts)

  • 3 tablespoons chopped coriander

  • 1/2 cup snow peas

  • 2 or 45ml of Asian Dressing

  • 1 450g package of thin Chinese noodles or Soba noodles or angel hair pasta

  • 45ml dark sesame oil

  • 45ml soy sauce (light)

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic or rice wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons of sugar

  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger

  • Zest of 1/2 lemon

  • 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

Take a quarter of the package of noodles for each serving and place in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Cook only until just soft (al dente) but not too soft; separate the strands while boiling. Drain in colander and immediately rinse with cold water. Cool noodles in the refrigerator. Mix with other ingredients and dressing.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 29 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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