Lemongrass & Mushroom Noodle Salad Bowl
A vibrant and refreshing Vietnamese-inspired noodle salad packed with savory mushrooms and aromatic lemongrass. This dish offers a delightful balance of textures and a deeply satisfying umami flavor profile, perfect for a light yet fulfilling lunch.

Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
2
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
~10 min - 2
Clean and slice shiitake mushrooms and king oyster mushrooms. Finely mince lemongrass and garlic.
~5 min - 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced lemongrass and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
~1 min - 4
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until softened and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
~7 min - 5
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, water, and red pepper flakes to make the dressing.
~2 min - 6
Chop fresh cilantro and mint. Juice half a lime into the dressing.
~1 min - 7
In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, sautéed mushrooms, chopped cilantro, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
~2 min - 8
Serve immediately, with the remaining lime half cut into wedges for squeezing.
Tips
- For extra flavor, toast the mushrooms slightly longer until they develop a crispier edge. This adds another layer of umami.
- This salad can be made ahead of time. Store the noodles and mushroom mixture separately in the refrigerator and combine with the dressing just before serving to prevent the noodles from becoming soggy.
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