Sesame Noodle Salad
This flavorful sesame noodle salad combines tender noodles coated in a mouthwatering sesame dressing and crunchy rainbow veggies. Great for a side, lunch, or light dinner!
Servings: 4
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
- 1 thinly sliced red pepper
- 1.5-2 cups sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas (slice in half or diagonally)
- 1 large carrot shaved into ribbons
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup drippy and smooth tahini
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp ginger paste or grated ginger
- 1-2 tsp sriracha to taste
Toppings
- sesame seeds
- crushed peanuts
- diced green onion
- more chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Cut up your veggies at this time.10 ounces angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti, 1 thinly sliced red pepper, 1.5-2 cups sliced snow peas , 1 large carrot, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Cook the noodles in the boiling water until tender (but not mushy!) When they’re cooked, rinse in cold water, then toss with a little sesame oil. Set aside
- Whisk together the sesame oil and tahini, maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, and sriracha. Add 1 tbsp of hot water, if needed to thin.1/4 cup drippy and smooth tahini, 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp ginger paste, 1-2 tsp sriracha
- Toss noodles and veggies together with the sauce in a medium bowl and enjoy right away.Tip 1: If you don't plan to eat the whole dish right away, consider saving some of the dressing to pour over the noodles when you are ready to eat. As the pasta sits in the fridge it will soak up some of the dressing. Tip 2: This dish can be enjoyed hot or cold - I love both!
Notes
Other tips:
- Instead of tahini, you can also try peanut butter for a slightly different flavor!
- Rinse the noodles: After cooking, rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. This helps prevent them from sticking together.
- Add some pretty garnishes: I love chopped peanuts for a crunch but you can also add more fresh herbs and extra sesame seeds right before serving to keep them crunchy and fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6789IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg