Refreshing noodle salad

Author: Jennie Milsom

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Serves: 4

Time to make: 15 mins , plus time to make savoury mince

Ingredients

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large handful rice noodles

1 quantity Savoury mince, cooled slightly or completely cold

2 teaspoons fish sauce

1-2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce (I used Kikkoman’s)

juice of 1 lime or 2 teaspoons concentrated lime juice

1 small courgettezucchiniX, coarsely grated

10cm piece cucumber, peeled, cut in strips

large handful bean sprouts

small handful mint leaves

1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

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1 Soak noodles in a large pan of boiling water according to packet instructions until tender. Drain, then return to pan. Fill with cold water and allow to cool.

2 Drain and return to pan with savoury mince and remaining ingredients. Gently mix together, then divide among 4 plates and serve.

Variations

Omit the noodles and instead toss in extra bean sprouts and cucumber for added crunch.

HFG tip

You can also use this savoury mince base in these recipes:

Tangy ragout
Kumara-top pie
Fragrant curry

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 409 cal

Kilojoules 1710 kJ

Protein 38 g

Total fat 14 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Sugar 5 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 830 mg

Calcium 140 mg

Iron 6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.