Prawn sweet chilli noodle salad

Prawn sweet chilli noodle salad

This low-fat salad is is great for a picnic, lunchbox or even a buffet

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4 - 6

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 5 mins

Low-fat

Method

  1. Boil the noodles for 4 mins, then drain. Cool under running water, then drain again. Put into a large bowl, then using scissors, cut into shorter lengths.
  2. Halve cucumber lengthways, then scoop out the seeds. Slice into halfmoons and add to the noodles with the onions, tomatoes, chilli and prawns.
  3. Mix the lime zest, juice and chilli sauce to make a dressing and fold through noodles. Put a handful of spinach onto each serving plate, top with the noodles and cashews.

Per serving

267 kcalories, protein 20.0g, carbohydrate 39.0g, fat 5.0 g, saturated fat 1.0g, fibre 5.0g, sugar 12.0g, salt 2.18 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2010.

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  • 29 June 2010

    Libby0 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    This seemed a lot of effort for a packed lunch to keep in the fridge for a few days. It took me more than 15 minutes. the final taste was pleasant. It tasted nicer the second day. But too wilted to eat on the third.

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  • 01 July 2010

    VIXEN commented on this recipe

    I made this for my husband, he says he thought it was a bit fruity but i thought it tasted quite fresh and light a little tangy. If making it again i think i would cut down on the limes and see if this made a difference. Also I think it is better to eat as soon as its made.

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  • 01 July 2010

    wendywoo rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this dish the other night and it went down a treat, really light and tasty with the right amount of spice to it. I had some left over so took it for lunch the next day and it was still very nice. I would definitly make this dish again

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  • 02 July 2010

    chrisc commented on this recipe

    Imade this dish today for a change of salads or roast dinner I thought it was very tastie. I cooked the prawns and then I through them in a garlic & butter sauce and fried them for a minute and added the sauce over the noodles as well.

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    08 November 2010

    Sho rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this last night for today's lunch and I thought it was lovely. I added extra garlic and used lemons instead of limes, Also didn't add the spinach until this morning so it was slightly fresher. I will definitely make this again for lunch but will probably try and remember to buy limes :)

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  • 25 January 2011

    ruthholland rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I regularly have this as my packed lunch instead of boring sandwiches! I love anything with sweet chilli in which is why i have it so often although i prefer it without cucumber

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  • 21 February 2011

    ZeTallGerman rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Not bad, but I prefer "merging" this recipe with the Noodle Bowl Salad recipe including soba noodles & prawns... devine :-)

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  • 21 February 2011

    oskinnyjeans commented on this recipe

    this looks lovely, i might try it, not a big fan of prawns though, i can try to make it without prawns though :)

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  • 15 June 2011

    Alan rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I have taken to 2 picnic sets all loved it

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  • 19 June 2011

    Joolz commented on this recipe

    This has become a favourite packed lunch for us. I make it in advance and just add the leaves and cashews in the morning. We also have it with tuna instead of prawns sometimes.

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  • 03 August 2011

    Chiginger rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Such a quick and easy midweek meal!

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    24 December 2011

    TB rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Just made this for Christmas eve lunch- delicious! Pepped up the dressing with a little Thai fish sauce and sesame oil, and served on torn red gem leaves instead of spinach. Glass of chablis and I'm in food heaven.

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  • 04 April 2012

    Frank rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Nice!

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  • 04 June 2012

    emma_danielle commented on this recipe

    I made this to take to work for my lunch, it tasted amazing and I can't wait to make it again soon. Although I'd say more of an evening meal rather than a lunch!

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  • 22 August 2012

    kj1433 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious!!!

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  • 29 September 2012

    Beauster rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A.M.A.Z.I.N.G..... What a gorgeous flavoursome simple dish.... Zesty, sweet, fresh.... Also for king prawns, get frozen taste the difference from Sainsburys; take 40 minutes to defrost and usually £5 but tend to be £2.50 or buy one get one free!

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  • 09 February 2013

    Shion Abdillah commented on this recipe

    I used some fish sauce in the marinade. Excellent and really really quick. Great for the next day at work and takes minutes to make literally.

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  • 09 February 2013

    Shion Abdillah rated this recipe

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  • 23 April 2013

    Lando McFly rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Spicy yet refreshing at the same time. Best of all - easy to make!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4 - 6

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 5 mins

Low-fat

Ingredients

  • 3 nests medium egg noodles
  • ½ large cucumber
  • bunch spring onions , finely sliced
  • 100g cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1 green chilli , deseeded, finely chopped
  • 200g cooked king prawns , defrosted if frozen
  • zest and juice 2 limes
  • 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 100g baby spinach leaves
  • 25g roasted cashews
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Per serving

267 kcalories, protein 20.0g, carbohydrate 39.0g, fat 5.0 g, saturated fat 1.0g, fibre 5.0g, sugar 12.0g, salt 2.18 g

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