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Fresh Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad to Brighten Your Day

This Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad is a quick, vibrant dish perfect for weeknights, filled with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Rice noodles Gluten-free
  • 4 cups Water For boiling noodles
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Any color
  • 1 cup Cucumber Preferably Persian
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded or julienned
  • ¼ cup Green onions Use both green and white parts
  • 1 cup Edamame Packed with protein
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame oil Rich, nutty flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce For health
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar Can substitute white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup For subtle sweetness
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds Toast for added flavor
  • ¼ cup Cilantro For garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes For extra kick

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add rice noodles, and cook for 4-6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: Wash and chop the bell peppers, cucumber, carrots, and green onions.
  3. Make the Dressing: Whisk together sesame oil, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey or maple syrup.
  4. Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked noodles, veggies, and dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Transfer to a platter and top with sesame seeds, cilantro, and chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Letting the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes after mixing enhances the flavors.

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