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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!
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 512 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
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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 Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
950mg
(40%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3629IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 950mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3629IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.