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Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

Cold Sesame Noodle Salad: Your No-Cook Vegan Delight

Cold Sesame Noodle Salad is a refreshing, no-cook vegan dish combining chewy noodles with crisp vegetables and savory sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti or Noodles Can substitute with soba, rice noodles, or zucchini noodles.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil Use pure sesame oil for best results.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce For gluten-free, use tamari instead.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For a vegan option, substitute with agave syrup or maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional; use toasted sunflower seeds for crunch.
For the Vegetables
  • 3 stalks Green Onions No substitutions; however, chives can be milder.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Can substitute with bell peppers.
  • 1 medium Julienned Cucumber No substitutions recommended; zucchini can be swapped.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti or noodles and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain noodles, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame seeds. Whisk until smooth, adjusting sweetness as desired.
  3. Add chilled noodles to the dressing and toss until coated evenly.
  4. Incorporate green onions, carrots, and cucumber, tossing gently to distribute vegetables.
  5. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure noodles are cool before combining with dressing to prevent mushiness. Customize with seasonal vegetables for best results.

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