Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that's perfect for busy evenings or a convenient lunch prep for the week?

Look no further!

This Chicken Vermicelli Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing recipe is a keeper. It’s great for those times when you don’t feel like cooking but still want a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

Serves 2 (easily double the recipe for a bigger batch)

• 250g hot chicken or poached/grilled chicken breast meat
• 60g dried vermicelli noodles
• 300g pre-cut coleslaw vegetables
• 2 spring onions
• 2/3 cup fresh mint leaves (coriander works too)

Tangy Lime Dressing:

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• Optional: a little bit of grated ginger for extra flavour

Toppings to Serve:

• Fried shallots
• Crushed peanuts
• Fresh chilli

Method:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Remove the skin from the store-bought chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel. Shred the breast meat and set it aside.
2. Prepare the Noodles: Add dried vermicelli noodles to a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over the noodles and allow them to soak for five minutes or until softened. Drain them well.
3. Combine Ingredients: To a serving bowl, add coleslaw, cooked noodles, and chicken. Add sliced spring onions and mint.
4. Make the Dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar and pour over the salad. Taste and adjust to your liking. Toss to coat the salad well.
5. Add Toppings and Serve: Top with fried shallots, crushed peanuts, and fresh chilli. Enjoy!

This recipe is from  our TRANSFORM Express program, designed to make healthy eating easy and delicious, even when you’re short on time.

Give it a try and let us know how you like it!