Description
Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad is a refreshing, Asian-inspired dish featuring tender noodles, crisp veggies, and a bold sesame-ginger dressing. It’s easy, healthy, and perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or make-ahead meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles (soba, rice noodles, or spaghetti)
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro or mint, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds or chopped peanuts (optional garnish)
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, and red pepper flakes or sriracha (if using).
- In a large bowl, combine noodles, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cabbage, and scallions.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, or chopped peanuts if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Notes
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or edamame for protein.Mix peanut butter into the dressing for a nutty twist.Use spiralized zucchini or shirataki noodles for a low-carb option.Coleslaw mix can replace cabbage and carrots for convenience.Store dressing separately if making ahead for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
