Healthy Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
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4.9
Healthy Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
Description
The recipe for Healthy Asian Noodle Salad uses cooked linguini that is chilled to stop cooking and maintain al dente texture. Fresh raw vegetables including carrots, celery, mini cucumbers, and red pepper slices provide a crisp contrast to the tender noodles. Cilantro adds herbal brightness while roasted chopped peanuts bring texture and a nutty flavor.
The dressing harmonizes soy sauce with honey’s sweetness and acidity from rice vinegar and lime juice. Sriracha and toasted sesame oil introduce gentle heat and depth. Granulated onion and garlic add subtle savory elements. Tossing the salad and allowing it to rest lets the noodles absorb the flavors without becoming soggy.
This salad serves as a refreshing side or light meal, highlighting a balance of fresh vegetables with a flavorful, layered dressing. Sesame seeds sprinkled on top add a final nutty note. It can work well as a cold dish in warm weather or as an accompaniment to Asian-inspired foods.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguini
- 3 medium carrot julienned
- 2 talks celery cut diagonally
- 2 mini cucumber sliced
- 1 medium red pepper sliced into strips
- 1 handful cilantro coarsely chopped
- ½ cup peanut roasted, chopped
- sesame seeds to serve
The Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil or spiciness taste
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or spiciness taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon onion granules
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and cool down under cold running water. Put the pasta back into the pot.
- While the water heats, mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Once the cooked pasta is back in the pot, add all the raw vegetables and peanuts to the pot.
- Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Set aside for 5 minutes so the pasta can absorb a little of the sauce, mixing it a few times. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5821IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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