Spicy Udon Salad
This Spicy Udon Salad is the ultimate fusion of bold flavors and fresh, crisp vegetables, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Featuring tender udon noodles tossed in a zesty sesame dressing made with soy sauce, sriracha, and honey, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet. Packed with vibrant julienned cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and black sesame seeds, this noodle salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a refreshing option for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a versatile and flavorful spin on traditional cold noodle salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook the udon noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, and minced garlic to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Prepare the vegetables by julienning the cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrot. Thinly slice the scallions and chop the fresh cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled udon noodles with the prepared vegetables.
Pour the spicy sesame dressing over the noodle-vegetable mixture and toss well to evenly coat everything in the dressing.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle the black sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2200 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1054 mg | 22% | |
*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.
