Chilled Sesame Noodles
Elevate your summer dining with these irresistible Chilled Sesame Noodles, a vibrant and refreshing Asian-inspired dish perfect for warm-weather meals or easy entertaining. This recipe combines tender spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles with a medley of crisp, julienned vegetables—think cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper—for a satisfying crunch. The star of the dish is the bold sesame-infused dressing, made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic, delivering the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and crushed peanuts for extra texture and flavor, these cold noodles are quick to prepare in under 30 minutes and serve beautifully as a light lunch, side dish, or no-fuss dinner. Perfect for meal prepping or sharing at gatherings, this recipe is sure to become your go-to for easy, flavorful noodles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 small, minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, julienned cucumber
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 3 sliced scallions
- 0.5 julienned red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup crushed peanuts
Instructions
Cook the noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
In a small dry skillet, lightly toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or sugar), grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the chilled noodles with the julienned cucumber, carrot, sliced scallions, and red bell pepper.
Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
Divide the noodles among serving dishes, garnish with crushed peanuts, and serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.0 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1368 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
