Soy-Free Chilled Sesame Noodles
Elevate your summer meal game with Soy-Free Chilled Sesame Noodles—a vibrant, refreshing twist on classic sesame noodle dishes. Crafted with silky rice noodles and a creamy, nut-free sesame sauce made from tahini and sunflower seed butter, this recipe caters to soy-free diets while still boasting bold Asian-inspired flavors. Balanced with tangy notes of lime juice and rice vinegar, a touch of honey for sweetness, and fragrant ginger and garlic, the sauce pairs beautifully with crisp, colorful veggies like cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and scallions, this chilled dish is perfect for meal prep or entertaining. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, no-soy sesame noodle recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a light yet satisfying cold noodle dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams rice noodles
- 60 grams tahini
- 60 grams sunflower seed butter
- 30 milliliters rice vinegar
- 30 milliliters lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 15 grams honey
- 10 grams grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 milliliters sesame oil
- 60 milliliters water
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 10 grams toasted sesame seeds
- 15 grams fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Begin by cooking the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water to cool rapidly. Set aside to drain completely.
In a medium bowl, combine the tahini, sunflower seed butter, rice vinegar, lime juice, and honey. Stir until smooth.
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the sauce mixture. Mix in the sesame oil and water until you achieve a smooth, loose consistency. Adjust with more water if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooled rice noodles, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and half of the scallions.
Pour the sesame sauce over the noodle mixture, using tongs to gently mix and coat the noodles and veggies evenly.
Transfer the dressed noodles to a serving dish or individual bowls.
Garnish with the remaining scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.
Chill the dish in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1127 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4919 mg | 378% | |
| Iron | 21434.8 mg | 119082% | |
| Potassium | 1558 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.
