Citrus Rice Noodle Salad

This salad is so fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to make this again using a different combination of veggies, nuts and fruit. I served this salad with sandwiches when I was feeling to lazy to cook!

Salad

• 1/2 cup rice noodles, soaked and drained (bean thread noodles are best)
• 1/2 semi-ripe mango, peeled and chopped into small pieces
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup scallions, both green and white parts thinly sliced
• 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
• 2 roma tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
• 1 cup pea shoots
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup cashews, toasted
• 1 small organge, peeled and diced

Dressing

• 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 fresh hot pepper, minced (optional)
• 1 tsp freshly grated orange zest (organic is preferable)
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice (use same orange you zested)
• fresh ground salt and pepper

1. Combine all ingredients for dressing and let sit 15-20 minutes allowing the flavors to infuse.
2. Combine salad ingredients into a medium size bowl. 
3. Pour dressing over salad . Toss and serve!