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Sesame Noodle Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

This cold Sesame Noodle Salad is packed with flavor and easy to make. The noodles are tossed in a creamy and flavourful sesame dressing and crunchy veggies. It is the perfect side or light lunch in the summer. Perfect to pack for a picnic, bbq or potluck.

Servings: 6 side servings
Author: Helena
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces noodles of choice, udon noodles, rice noodles, ramen or soba noodles
  • 2-3 green onions finely sliced (scallions)
  • 1 cup edamame cooked and shelled
  • 1 cup English cucumber julienned
  • Cilantro optional for topping
Sesame Sauce
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 1 ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds plus more for garnish
  • ¼- 1 tablespoons chili oil Sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional) add to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the noodles of choice according to the packet instructions. Strain the noodles and rinse them in cold water.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, make the sauce. In a serving bowl, stir together all the ingredients until smooth.
  3. To the bowl with the sauce, add the noodles, edamame, cucumbers and green onions. Toss well and then top with some eta green onions, sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.