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Low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad

Published: Jan 28, 2019 · Updated: Aug 13, 2020 by Em Schwartz, MS, RDN

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Fresh and colorful, this 10-minute Low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad is DE-lish! Make this fast and flavorful salad recipe for a simple no-cook side dish salad. 

A close up of a white bowl filled with low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad: zucchini noodles, carrot shreds, diced red pepper, chives, cilantro and sunflower seeds tossed with an Asian-inspired vinaigrette.

Sometimes I just crave a light and refreshing salad that's full of crunch. This Low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad offers all that and more! It's filled with a FODMAP-friendly serving of zoodles, crunchy carrots, colorful red peppers, yummy herbs, and a quick Asian-inspired vinaigrette. It's light, refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful. 

Overhead shot of a white bowl sitting on a white marble slab. The bowl is filled with low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad. There are random sunflower kernels artistically scattered around the bowl.

MAKE THIS SALAD QUICK

When I make this salad, I like to use pre-made zucchini noodles and shredded carrots that I can pick up at my local grocery store. It does cost a little bit more to buy these pre-prepared veggies, but for me, sometimes the convenience is worth more than the added cost. And these pre-prepared products make this salad come together in a breeze.

With that said, if you have the time or are looking to save a bit of money, feel free to spiralize your own zucchini and shred a couple of carrots. In reality, it does only take a few more minutes. (And for that very reason, I should really take my own advice, more often. 🙂 )

A side shot of a white bowl filled with Low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad. A handful of sunflower kernels are scattered in the foreground.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

I like to serve this salad with a serving of lean protein and maybe a FODMAP-friendly whole grain to make more of a balanced meal. Some of my go-to options for lean protein include shrimp, chicken, tempeh, and tofu. For whole grains, I like to serve this with a little quinoa or brown rice. Please check the Monash University FODMAP app for the latest low FODMAP serves for tofu, tempeh, quinoa, and rice.

Just an FYI, the serving size of this salad is a bit limited due to the smaller serving of zucchini that's considered "safe" for those who are in the low FODMAP elimination phase. With said, if you know you tolerate larger servings of fructans, feel free to enjoy this salad in larger servings.  

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Low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad


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  • Author: Em Schwartz, MS, RDN
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Fresh and colorful, this 10-minute Low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad is DE-lish! Make this fast and flavorful salad recipe for a light lunch or serve with shrimp for a quick supper.


Ingredients

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Salad

  • 1 (5 oz.) package zoodles or 2 small zucchini (up to 150 grams), spiralized
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup minced chives

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • 1 tablespoon shelled sunflower seeds
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss together zucchini, carrot, pepper, cilantro, and chives in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, olive oil, and sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Add dressing to salad mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with optional sunflower seeds and red pepper flakes. This salad is best when served immediately after preparing.

Notes

Zucchini: A low FODMAP serving is a ⅓ cup or 65 grams.

Sunflower Seeds: A low FODMAP serving is 2 teaspoons, hulled or 6 grams, according to Monash University. The FODMAP Friendly Food Program has also tested sunflower seeds to be low FODMAP in servings up to 3 tablespoons or 30 grams.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian

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Overhead shot of a white bowl sitting on a white marble slab. The bowl is filled with low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad. There are random sunflower kernels artistically scattered around the bowl. In the surrounding white space, dark gray text reads low FODMAP Asian Zoodle Salad at the top and FUN WITHOUT FODMAPS at the bottom.

Note: This recipe was originally posted on March 23, 2017. It was modified and updated to reflect current low FODMAP recommendations on January 28, 2019.

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  1. Shelby says

    March 11, 2025 at 6:59 pm

    Enjoyed this salad! The dressing is flavorful

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  2. Rita K says

    June 24, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    Our new favorite!! My husband who is not low fodmap loved it as much as me! He wants me to make it every other day. I want to try a little less sugar next time as it is plenty sweet with the half teaspoon from the recipe!

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