Sesame Noodles with Festive Red and Green Vegetables

A refreshing and colorful cold sesame noodle salad featuring julienned carrots and cucumbers.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

675 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.14/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Asian

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1lbDried Noodles(Lo mein, spaghetti, or linguine work well. Use gluten-free noodles if desired.)

£1.20

2mediumCarrots(Julienned or shredded)

£0.25

2mediumCucumbers(Julienned, seeded if desired)

£1.20

3tablespoonsSesame Oil(Toasted sesame oil is preferred)

£0.45

4tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium is recommended)

£0.20

2tablespoonsRice Vinegar(Seasoned or unseasoned)

£0.15

2tablespoonsPeanut Butter(Smooth or crunchy)

£0.10

1tablespoonHoney(Adjust to taste)

£0.15

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonGinger(Grated (fresh))

£0.15

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Adjust to taste)

£0.05

2tablespoonsToasted Sesame Seeds(For garnish)

£0.25

2Green Onions(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.30

Total Cost

£4.55

£1.14 per serving

Instructions

1.
Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2.
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
3.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, julienned carrots, and julienned cucumbers.
4.
Pour the sesame sauce over the noodle mixture and toss well to coat.
5.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the noodles to chill.
6.
Before serving, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (340g)

675 kcal / 2824 kJ

Carbs

88g

34% of RDA

Fat

29g

41% of RDA

Protein

25g

50% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

16 g

18% of RDA

Sodium

950 mg

41% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.

If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to thin it out.

For added protein, consider adding shredded chicken, tofu, or edamame.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Colander

Mixing bowl

Wine Pairings

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Sesame Noodles with Festive Red and Green Vegetables

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