Cold Sesame Noodle Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Cold Sesame Noodle Salad, a perfect blend of bold Asian-inspired flavors and fresh, crisp vegetables. Tossed in a creamy, nutty sesame-peanut sauce featuring soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of honey or maple syrup, this dish pairs tender spaghetti or Asian wheat noodles with a medley of julienned cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and scallions for a delightful crunch in every bite. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fragrant fresh cilantro, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for meal prep, picnics, or light weeknight dinners. Serve it cold for the ultimate fusion of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or Asian wheat noodles
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti or noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water. Stir until smooth and well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles with the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and scallions.
Pour the sesame dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your refreshing Cold Sesame Noodle Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2069 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.9 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*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.
