Dang Cold Asian Noodle Salad Guy Fieri

Elevate your cold salad game with Guy Fieri's "Dang Cold Asian Noodle Salad," a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for warm days or light lunches. This recipe stars chilled soba noodles tossed with crisp, colorful vegetables like julienned carrots, crunchy cucumbers, and thinly sliced red bell peppers, all brought together with a zesty sesame-ginger dressing made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of lime. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro adds a pop of flavor, while optional shredded chicken lets you customize it for added protein. Quick to make, requiring just 15 minutes of prep, this chilled Asian noodle salad is a delightful balance of savory, tangy, and sweet, sure to satisfy your taste buds. Ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner, this dish is best served cold to keep those bold flavors refreshing and vibrant!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz Soba noodles
• 1 whole Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Cucumber, julienned
• 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup Cooked chicken, shredded (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, scallions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). This will be your dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss to coat evenly.

Step 5

Add the cooked and cooled soba noodles to the bowl and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 6

If using cooked chicken, add it to the salad and mix it in.

Step 7

Transfer the noodle salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1122.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1244.9

Total Fat 49.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.1g
Cholesterol 203.3mg	0%
Sodium 2292.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 101.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254.9mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2498.1mg	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: 34.7%

Protein: 31.7%

Carbs: 33.7%