Cold Sesame Noodles with Crunchy Vegetables Recipe
Transform your mealtime with Cold Sesame Noodles, a vibrant mix of crunchy vegetables and silky noodles, all draped in a luscious sesame dressing. It's a feast for the senses!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 512kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 scallions
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 1/2 medium cucumber peeled
- 1 tablespoon toasted or black sesame seeds
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon raw tahini
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic grated
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions for al dente. Drain and toss with two tablespoons of sesame oil in a large bowl. Cover and chill for one hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Slice the scallions and cut the bell pepper, carrot, and cucumber into thin matchsticks. Set a few pieces of each vegetable aside to use as garnish (optional).
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the chilled lo mein noodles and vegetables, and toss well. Garnish with reserved vegetable pieces and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve at once.
Notes
Store the Cold Sesame Noodles with Crunchy Vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended as it can significantly alter the texture of the noodles and vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3629IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
