Cold Sesame Noodles
Cold Sesame Noodles are a refreshing dish that combines silky noodles with a rich sesame sauce, crunchy veggies, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Perfect for warm days or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to please any crowd with its vibrant flavors and textures. Enjoy them cold or at room temperature for a delightful meal that requires minimal effort in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh egg or rice noodles
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Toss cooled noodles with the sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in cucumber and carrots.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg