Spicy Rice Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package thin rice noodles , 6.75 ounce
• 0.33 cups seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon Asian chili paste , such as sambal oelek
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 4 greens onions , chopped, and more to garnish
• 1 cup carrots , cut into thin matchsticks
• 0.5 cups chopped fresh herbs , basil, mint, and cilantro
• 0.5 cups chopped peanuts , and more to garnish
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 6 grilleds boneless , Optional
• 0.25 cups Fresno chile peppers , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Place noodles in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Stir; soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.

3. 3

   Combine vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, chili paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Add 4 green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro.

4. 4

   Stir in noodles, ½ cup peanuts, and sesame oil; toss to coat. Set aside for flavors to absorb, 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Top servings with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles; garnish with green onions and peanuts.

6. 6

   Enjoy!