Pomelo Salad with Rice Vermicelli

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

A light and refreshing cold salad loaded with pomelo, rice vermicelli, and an Asian-inspired dressing made with fish sauce and sweet chili sauce.

Ingredients

2 ounces rice vermicelli
1/2 large pomelo- peeled, membranes removed, and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup julienned carrot
1/4 cup julienned cucumber
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar

Directions

1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in rice vermicelli and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, according to packaging instructions, 5 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness of noodles. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
2 Transfer vermicelli to a bowl. Add pomelo, carrot, cucumber, scallion, and cilantro.
3 Stir fish sauce, water, Thai sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds to dissolve the sugar. Whisk slightly and pour dressing over vermicelli mixture. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.