Sesame Noodle Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
411 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Dinner
Sesame Noodle Salad
Description
The salad combines cooked and cooled linguini with a variety of fresh vegetables including Napa and red cabbage, red and yellow bell peppers, shredded carrot, sliced green onions, cucumber, and halved pea pods. Fresh herbs like basil and cilantro are added for herbal notes.
The dressing is a blend of fresh lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, extra virgin olive oil, brown sugar, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic. These ingredients balance acidity, sweetness, and umami with a sesame aroma.
Whisking the dressing and tossing it with the vegetables and pasta immediately before serving ensures the salad stays crisp and flavorful. Additional soy sauce can be added as needed to adjust seasoning. This salad is ideal for packing as it keeps well and maintains texture.
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 2 lime juiced
- ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons ginger grated
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
For the Salad
- ½ Napa cabbage thinly sliced, head
- ½ red cabbage thinly sliced, head
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 carrot shredded, large
- 6 green onions thinly cut on the bias
- 3 cucumber halved and thinly sliced, Persian
- 1 cup pea pods halved
- basil fresh
- cilantro fresh
- 1 lb linguini cooked according to package directions and cooled to room temp
Instructions
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, sliced bell peppers. carrot and green onion and toss together. Add in a handful of sliced basil and fresh cilantro along with the cooked pasta.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables and pasta and toss to combine. Season with extra soy sauce if needed and serve immediately.
Notes
- This robust salad holds up well, making it suitable for packing as a work lunch without becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2787IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 107mg | 119% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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