Szechuan Noodle Salad
Elevate your salad game with this bold and refreshing Szechuan Noodle Salad, an irresistible fusion of vibrant textures and fiery flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a potluck crowd-pleaser, this recipe combines tender spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles with crisp, colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and Szechuan chili oil, every bite delivers a perfect balance of heat and tang. Fresh aromatics like minced garlic, ginger, cilantro, and green onions further enhance the dish, while crunchy roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds add a delightful nutty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled noodle salad is a satisfying blend of spice, crunch, and freshness—ideal as a stand-alone meal or a flavorful side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Szechuan chili oil (with sediment)
- 2 teaspoons honey or sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 tablespoons peanuts, roasted and roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, Szechuan chili oil, honey (or sugar), minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, red bell pepper slices, julienned cucumber, julienned carrot, cilantro, and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss everything until well coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors marry for an even tastier dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1092 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4617 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1271 mg | 27% | |
*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.
