Noodle salad recipes (2024)

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  • Spicy tofu tahini noodle salad

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Whip up this easy noodle salad. With minimal cooking involved, it helps on the energy usage front. Switch up the veg depending on what’s in season

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Combine vegan-friendly rice vermicelli noodles, edamame and cucumber, along with lime juice, sweet chilli sauce and herbs to make this fragrant dish

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Enjoy a prawn noodle salad for a quick and easy dinner. With punchy miso and ginger flavours, it’s low in fat and calories and takes just 15 minutes to make

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
  • Noodle salad with sesame dressing

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.11 ratings

    Cook and serve this easy, healthy lunch in under 15 minutes. It gives you three of your 5-a-day, and the wholemeal noodles add fibre while colourful veg provides beta-carotene and vitamin C.

    • 12 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.20 ratings

    Peanut butter is the secret ingredient in our Asian-style prawn salad. This budget meal takes just 15 minutes to make, so it's ideal for busy weeknights

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.9 ratings

    Serve up this healthy steak and noodle salad for supper and nourish your body with nutrients as well as energy from complex carbs.

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • Spicy prawn noodle salad

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

    Looking for an easy midweek meal that's low in fat and calories? Save time in the kitchen with this Thai prawn noodle salad which takes 5 minutes to cook

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Noodle jar salad

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Make this noodle jar salad before you head to work for a nutritious lunch. It contains mango, carrot and peanuts plus a flavourful Asian-style dressing

    • 18 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    This sharing platter is packed full of sunshine flavours and a whole range of textures. Dress with lime, soy and lemongrass

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.10 ratings

    Take a healthy Vietnamese approach to salads by using cold vermicelli noodles with a sweet dressing, shellfish, coriander and mint

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Beef noodle salad with stem ginger dressing

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Mix leftover roast beef with noodles, peanuts, sugar snap peas and radishes for this zingy cold salad

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.4 ratings

    A vibrant Vietnamese-style seafood salad with coriander, carrots and spring onions

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 3.4 out of 5.3 ratings

    A vibrant Asian-style salad with citrus flavours, fried shallots, seared lamb, herbs and light noodles

    • 30 mins
    • More effort
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Making the fried shallots for this superhealthy salad is optional, but well worth it - they’re incredibly delicious

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Thai chicken noodle salad

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    This light, fresh dish is perfect for relaxed summer entertaining, as it can be made in stages

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.16 ratings

    A low fat, oriental-inspired salad - ideal for when you're in a real rush

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Nutty chicken with noodle salad

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings

    Crunchy peanut-coated chicken with a fresh-tasting salad makes a great midweek supper dish

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
  • Thai rice noodle salad

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.12 ratings

    This salad is full of flavour and is healthy too, as it's served with an oil-free dressing

    • 22 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Noodle bowl salad

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings

    Fresh and healthy salad for picnic fare

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
  • Crunchy prawn noodle salad

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    This Vietnamese-style dressing is best made just before serving to preserve the vibrant colour of the mint.

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Prawn rice noodle salad

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    A fresh, light salad with a citrussy zing to awaken tired senses at the end of the day

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
  • Stir-fry noodle salad

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.6 ratings

    Good Food's associate food editor Barney says this is his favourite veggie summer dish, perfect for picnics

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
Noodle salad recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why is macaroni salad so good? ›

Good macaroni salad is highly dependent on the dressing and this one is so good. It has mayonnaise for creaminess, sugar for just a touch of sweetness, salt, and pepper. Then there's splashes of vinegar and pickle juice for an acidic bite and finally some milk to thin it out so it's pourable.

Should you let pasta cool before making pasta salad? ›

My Best Pasta Salad Tips

I find that the higher time range listed on box instructions is usually just about right for pasta salad. Let your pasta cool completely before tossing it with the other ingredients. If it's still warm, the hot pasta will start to cook and wilt the veggies.

Should you rinse pasta when making pasta salad? ›

If you're making a dish that will be served chilled or at room temp—think cold soba, rice noodles, pasta salad—you do want to rinse so that you get toothsome (sorry) individual strands rather than one big gummy clump. Certain types of noodles benefit from a rinse in almost all applications.

Why is it called Russian salad? ›

Russian salad was originally called Oliver salad based on the Moscow-based Belgian chef who invented it. During the 20th century, the dish spread throughout Europe and adopted the name Russian salad.

What is German salad made of? ›

What Is German Potato Salad? For German potato salad, sliced potatoes are tossed with bacon, sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and a mustardy white wine dressing. It's a nice change-up from the classic mayonnaise-based version, and you can serve it warm or chilled.

Why do Hawaiians eat so much macaroni salad? ›

It's said that Hawaiian macaroni salad made its way onto the plate lunch once Europeans introduced dry elbow macaroni and mayonnaise to the islands. Locals quickly adopted these ingredients because mac salad was affordable, not perishable (unlike a potato salad), and easy to make at home.

Should you rinse macaroni when making macaroni salad? ›

Elbow macaroni: To make this a macaroni salad, use elbow macaroni or substitute it with any small pasta shape (small shells and spiral shapes work nicely). After cooking the pasta, rinse it before tossing it with the dressing. Rinsing removes extra starch, which makes the dressing sticky.

Why isn t my macaroni salad creamy? ›

The key to keeping macaroni salad from drying out is the pasta. If you don't cook it enough, the pasta won't grab on to the dressing and will dry out. If you overcook the pasta, it will be completely soggy and gross. Cook the pasta just right, and your macaroni salad will stay perfectly creamy.

Why does my macaroni salad taste bland? ›

Making sure the water is salty enough ensures the macaroni is seasoned through (even after rinsing in cold water) and the salad will not be bland. 2. The noodles weren't sufficiently drained. Let the macaroni drain completely in a colander to ensure the sauce isn't diluted with water.

When creating a salad what 5 factors should you consider? ›

But today, I am going to teach you how to make a salad without using a recipe so you, too, can become a salad artist. Sound like a deal? There are five elements to a perfect salad: greens, sweetness, creaminess, crunchiness, and dressing.

Should you rinse pasta in cold water for pasta salad? ›

When you're making cold pasta salads, it's helpful to rinse your cooked pasta because it's going to lower the temperature of the pasta, which is ideal given that it's going to be served chilled — often alongside other cool and/or raw ingredients.

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