Glass noodles cold salad

I got this packet of glass noodles ( the way Sanjeev Kapoor puts it ) or rice noodles, all the way from Chandigarh. Then for months i didn't know what to do with them. Finally, i found this very easy and refreshing recipe for a salad. Surprisingly, i'm becoming a salad person. It looks extremely fancy and no it does not look like our local " sevian ", like my last guests insisted it did. All you need -

Packet of glass / rice noodles
Finely cut juliennes of carrot and cucumber ( deseeded and not peeled )
A small bowl of your choice of sprouts
Finely cut mint and dhania ( cilantro ) leaves
A tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds
About 2 tablespoons of chilly sauce and a tablespoon of lime juice
1 teaspoon of sesame oil
Shredded boiled chicken or cubes of cottage cheese or paneer optional
Small cup of sauteed mushrooms optional

Take the glass noodles and put them in a bowl. Cover them with boiling water for 15 min. Strain and run under cold water. Keep aside. Do the cutting and shredding and keep all ingredients separately in the fridge. An hour before serving, put the noodles in a bowl, add the veggies and the proteins. Now mix the sauce and the lime juice, oil and pour over it. Toss gently. Before serving sprinkle the sesame seeds over it. Its a good dish to carry for an outdoor picnic, also works nicely for a calorie conscious one. Enjoy !