Vietnamese Bun Salad Recipe (Bun Noodle Salad)

This Vietnamese Bun Salad features rice noodles dressed in a tangy Vietnamese rice vinegar dressing. Serve this vegetarian salad on its own, or top it with a protein like pork, shrimp, or chicken.

This bun noodle salad is one of my favorites for the warm summer months. Inspired by Bun Bo Xao, it’s a rice noodle salad that’s tossed with lots of fresh herbs and veggies and dressed with a tangy, rice wine vinegar dressing. It’s served cold and is simply delicious!

What’s in Vietnamese Noodle Salad dressing?

• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Fish Sauce
• Lime Juice
• Brown Sugar
• Garlic
• Jalapeno

How to make it

• Cook the noodles (according to package directions).
• Make the dressing – by whisking all ingredients together.
• Toss cooked and cooled noodles with dressing.
• Combine with fresh herbs & veggies.
• Enjoy!

Is Bun Bo Xao vegetarian?

• I made this Vietnamese Noodle Salad vegetarian as written. However, it would also be delicious topped with these curry lime chicken skewers, grilled pork, or shrimp skewers.

Wine Pairings

• A medium-bodied, wine with some good citrus to it makes a great match – try a Sauvignon Blanc or Vinho Verde.
• Rosé is another great option.

More Vietnamese Recipes

• Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
• Vietnamese Chicken Wings
• Instant Pot Chicken Pho Recipe
• Banh Mi Tacos with Grilled Pork

More Asian Salad Recipes

• Thai Cucumber Salad
• Thai Shrimp Salad
• Thai Chicken Salad
• Thai Mushroom Salad {VEGAN}
• Thai Beef Salad {30 Minute Recipe} + VIDEO

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Vietnamese Bun Salad

This Vietnamese Noodle Salad features rice noodles dressed in a tangy vietnamese rice vinegar dressing. Serve this vegetarian salad on its own, or top it with a protein like pork, shrimp, or chicken. 

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Created by Platings and Pairings

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces rice noodles

Dressing:

• 3 Tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
• 1 jalapeno (minced)

Salad:

• 2 carrots (julienned)
• 1 red pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 cup cilantro (minced)
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 1 cup chopped peanuts
• Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

• Cook the noodles according to package directions; rinse with cold water, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• Toss the noodles with the dressing and vegetables. Top with fresh herbs and chopped peanuts. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6812IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

This post was originally published in 2020. It was updated in 2023 to add new information. The Vietnamese Noodle Salad recipe remains the same. Enjoy!

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