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Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad For National Pasta Day

National Pasta Day is October 17th, and rice noodles may not be what you’d immediately think of. But this recipe is special, delicious, and packed with protein from tuna.

Thanks to Tonnino for the recipe (photo #1). We’re a big fan of their premium tuna in jars—plus, the regular tuna varieties are joined by those packed in flavored olive oil. Check out the Tonnino website. We’ve noted the different flavors below.

Food trivia: Pasta isn’t Italian. Pasta dough originated in China in the form of dumplings and thin noodles (i.e., the thin pasta that is called linguine or vermicelli in Italy.

> The history of pasta.

> The different types of pasta.

> All of the year’s pasta holidays are below.

> Pumpkin pasta recipes for fall are below.
 
 
RECIPE: RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH TUNA

Tonnino offers tuna in olive oil, tuna in spring water, and 10 tuna flavors in infused olive oil. See them below.

Amazon sells the Ginger Soy Tonnino Tuna in six-packs. It’s easy enough to use all six. Or, share them with friends.

Prep time is 10 minutes, cook time is 10 minutes.

The infused oil from the tuna provides dressing, but for more dressing (which we wanted), see this ginger soy dressing recipe.
 
Ingredients For 4 Servings

  • 1 jar of Tonnino Ginger Soy Albacore Tuna (photo #3)
  • 7 ounces dried rice vermicelli noodles
  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 1 seedless cucumber, julienned or half moons
  • 6 radishes, julienned or half moons
  • 6 leaves romaine lettuce, finely julienned
  • Lime wedges
  • Optional: bean sprouts
  • Garnishes: Herbs: basil, cilantro, mint
  • Garnish: chopped peanuts or cashews
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    Preparation

    1. MAKE the ginger soy dressing, if desired. Set aside.

    2. COOK the rice noodles according to package directions, then rinse them with cold water. Set them aside in the colander to cool to room temperature.

    3. ASSEMBLE the plates: romaine, noodles, tuna.

    4. GARNISH with fresh chopped herbs (cilantro, basil, and mint) & chopped peanuts or cashews
     
     
    TONNINO TUNA VARIETIES

  • Albacore Tuna Fillets: in Olive Oil, in Spring Water
  • Albacore Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil Infused With: Herbs de Provence, Ginger Soy, Truffle
  • Yellowfin Tuna Fillets: in Olive Oil, in Spring Water
  • Yellowfin Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil Infused Wit: Basil & Sundried Tomato, Garlic, Jalapeño, Lemon and Pepper, Oregano, Spicy Thai Chili, Truffle
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    The difference between albacore and yellowfin tuna:

  • Albacore is white tuna. It is considered by some to be a superior tuna for its smooth texture and white color.
  • Yellowfin tuna is less fine in texture and has a reddish color. Of course, it has a pleasant flavor.
  • The tuna fillets that are sold in food markets and restaurants are typically yellowfin. larger in size.
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    A YEAR OF PASTA HOLIDAYS 

    Ready, set, get your forks!

  • January 4th: National Spaghetti Day
  • February 7th: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
  • February 13th: National Tortellini Day
  • March: National Noodle Month
  • March 20th: National Ravioli Day
  • April 6th: National Carbonara Day
  • July 7th: National Macaroni Day
  • July 14th: National Mac and Cheese Day
  • July 29th: National Lasagna Day
  • October: National Pasta Month
  • October 17th: National Pasta Day
  • October 25th: World Pasta Day
  • The 29th of every month: Gnocchi Day (“Ñoquis del 29” [loosely, “Gnocchi on the 29th”] in Argentina)
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    And how could we leave out:

  • October 27th: National Parmigiano Reggiano Day, without which a dish of spaghetti and much other pasta, would be bereft.
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    MORE: PUMPKIN PASTA & PIZZA RECIPES
    FOR FALL

  • Dutch Oven Pumpkin Lasagna
  • Mac & Cheese Baked In A Pumpkin
  • Orecchiette With Pumpkin & Sausage
  • Pumpkin & Mushroom Lasagna
  • Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo
  • Pumpkin Gnocchi With Butter Sage Sauce
  • Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
  • Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
  • Pumpkin Pizza With Bacon, Apples & Sage
  • Pumpkin Pizza With Goat Cheese
  • Pumpkin Ravioli
  • Pumpkin Soup With Bacon, Sage & Gnocchi
  • Ravioli Lasagna With Pumpkin Sauce
  • Spicy Pappardelle With Pumpkin
  • Spicy Pumpkin Carbonara
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    A plate of Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad, topped with chunks of tuna.
    [1] Tonnino’s Ginger & Soy Tuna and rice noodles combine into a delicious pasta salad (photos #1 and #3 © Tonnino).

    Rice noodles, cooked and uncooked
    [2] Rice noodles are used instead of Italian-style wheat pasta (photo © Sun Basket).

    A Jar Of Tonino Ginger Soy Tuna
    [3] Tonnino Ginger Soy Tuna is one of 10 flavors made with infused olive oil.

    Cilantro & Lime Wedges
    [4] Cilantro and lime are also popular Vietnamese garnishes (photo © Lindsay Moe | Unsplash).

    A plate of Bean Sprouts.
    [5] Bean sprouts are optional but provide a satisfying crunch with very few calories. If you like things hot, you can also add sliced jalapeños. (photo © Connor McManus | Pexels).

    A bowl of Vietnamese rice noodle salad with grilled shrimp.
    [6] A similar salad with grilled shrimp. Here’s the recipe (photo Recipe Tin Eats) .

    A bowl of salad with rice noodles and chicken.
    [7] And another take: Vietnamese rice noodle salad with chicken. Here’s the recipe (photo © Drizzle And Dip).

     

     
     

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