Gluten-Free Chilled Sesame Noodles

Transform your weeknight meals with these vibrant Gluten-Free Chilled Sesame Noodles—a refreshing, flavor-packed dish that's both easy to make and naturally gluten-free. Perfectly tender rice noodles are tossed in a savory-sweet sesame dressing made with tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, delivering bold umami flavor with every bite. Crisp julienned veggies like cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper add a delightful crunch, while toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro elevate the texture and aroma. Finished with a sprinkle of chili flakes for subtle heat and lime wedges for a zesty burst, this chilled noodle salad is an ideal make-ahead dish for lunches, potlucks, or warm weather gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes—including chill time—these noodles are a colorful, wholesome crowd-pleaser that pairs well with any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces gluten-free rice noodles
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Cook the gluten-free rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, tamari, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.

Step 3

Add the cooled rice noodles to the dressing and toss to coat thoroughly.

Step 4

Gently fold in the toasted sesame seeds, scallions, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and cilantro.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more tamari or sesame oil to preference.

Step 6

Chill the noodle salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve the chilled sesame noodles garnished with chili flakes for a bit of heat and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(857.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1004.9

Total Fat 37.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2929.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 21.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 322.1mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 1319.4mg	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: 32.3%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 59.4%