Description
Sesame Noodle Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that perfectly balances chewy noodles, fresh vegetables, and a rich sesame dressing. This quick and easy recipe combines the nuttiness of sesame oil with the crunch of bell peppers and carrots, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Ideal for potlucks or weeknight dinners, this salad is not only satisfying but also customizable to suit various dietary preferences. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing meal any time of year.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz soba noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles according to package directions (usually 4-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While noodles cool, chop the bell peppers, shred the carrots, slice the cucumber, and chop the green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled noodles with prepared veggies. Drizzle dressing over everything and toss gently to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg