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A bowl of noodle salad with vegetables and peanuts, served with chopsticks. Lime wedges, peanuts, and a small jug of sauce are nearby on a white table.

Asian Noodle Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing

Chef Jenn
This Asian Noodle Salad is bursting with color and flavor! Tossed with crisp veggies, tender noodles, and a savory sesame dressing, it’s the perfect light and refreshing dish. Great as a main or side, it’s ideal for warm weather meals, potlucks, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the salad:

  • 8 ounces noodles
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup peanuts chopped

For the dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha

Instructions
 

  • Cook your noodles following the directions on the package. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set them aside.
  • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste it and tweak the flavor if needed—more lime for tang, sriracha for spice, or soy sauce for depth.
  • Toss together the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
  • Add the cooled noodles to the veggie mix, then pour the dressing over the top.
  • Toss well to make sure everything is coated evenly in the dressing.
  • Finish with chopped peanuts. Feel free to sprinkle on sesame seeds or toss in edamame for extra crunch and protein.
  • Serve it right away or let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld together.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Be sure to rinse the noodles in cold water after cooking—this keeps them from sticking together.
  • Let the salad sit for a bit before serving. The flavor only gets better.
  • Try swapping in other veggies like sliced mushrooms, baby spinach, or zucchini strips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 546mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4503IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Asian noodle salad, cold noodle salad, ginger sesame dressing
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