Szechuan Noodle Salad

Elevate your salad game with this bold and refreshing Szechuan Noodle Salad, an irresistible fusion of vibrant textures and fiery flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a potluck crowd-pleaser, this recipe combines tender spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles with crisp, colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and Szechuan chili oil, every bite delivers a perfect balance of heat and tang. Fresh aromatics like minced garlic, ginger, cilantro, and green onions further enhance the dish, while crunchy roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds add a delightful nutty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled noodle salad is a satisfying blend of spice, crunch, and freshness—ideal as a stand-alone meal or a flavorful side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Szechuan chili oil (with sediment)
• 2 teaspoons honey or sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 3 tablespoons peanuts, roasted and roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking and set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, red bell pepper slices, julienned cucumber, julienned carrot, cilantro, and green onions.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss everything until well coated.

Step 5

Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 6

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors marry for an even tastier dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(782.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1092.1

Total Fat 58.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4617.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 181.5mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1270.9mg	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: 46.1%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 43.5%