Chilled Sesame Noodles

Elevate your summer dining experience with Chilled Sesame Noodles, a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and refreshing textures perfect for warm days. This quick and easy recipe combines tender spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles with a medley of crisp cucumbers, carrots, scallions, and red bell peppers, all tossed in a savory-sweet sesame dressing infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and freshly grated ginger. The dish is crowned with toasted sesame seeds, aromatic cilantro, and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for a nutty crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this no-fuss dish is ideal as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side, or even a make-ahead meal for busy weeknights. Bursting with umami and full of healthy, colorful veggies, these chilled noodles are a refreshing twist on your classic pasta salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 small, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, julienned cucumber
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 3 sliced scallions
• 0.5 julienned red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
• 0.25 cup crushed peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Cook the noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.

Step 2

In a small dry skillet, lightly toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or sugar), grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the chilled noodles with the julienned cucumber, carrot, sliced scallions, and red bell pepper.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 7

Divide the noodles among serving dishes, garnish with crushed peanuts, and serve immediately for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(857.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1227.7

Total Fat 60.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1798.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.4mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1368.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 45.4%