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Asian Cold Sesame Noodles (Nut Free)
5 from 8 votes

Asian Cold Sesame Noodles (Nut Free)

These Asian Cold Sesame Noodles are absolutely perfect for warm days. This dish tastes nutty, without any nuts. It's easy to make, healthy, and delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 547 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 16 oz dried noodles spaghetti or linguine work well
  • 5 TB sesame oil found in Asian aisles of grocery stores, Asian toasted dark
  • ½ cup tahini sesame paste, pure
  • 5 TB soy sauce regular
  • 3 TB granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ TB seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • ¼ cup water hot
  • 1 cucumber peeled and sliced thin or julienned, large
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced thin or julienned, large
  • chicken optional, shredded, or cooked shrimp
  • green onion toasted sesame seeds, Sriracha on the side, thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling, well-salted water until tender, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse thoroughly with very cold water until all noodles are cool. Drain well. Toss with 2 TB sesame oil and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining sesame oil, Tahini, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger powder, and white pepper. Add 1/4 cup hot water to thin out the sauce; whisk until combined.
  3. Add cooked/cooled pasta, cucumbers, and carrots to the sauce. Toss well to combine. If using chicken or shrimp, add those and toss to combine. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 547kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g (59%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 858mg (36%) Potassium 398mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1748IU (35%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 547

% Daily Value*

Calories 547kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 858mg 36%
Potassium 398mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1748IU 35%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.