5.0 from 33 votes
Sesame Noodle Salad
Pasta salads are the name of the game this summer – I’m calling it now! It’s the year of the pasta salad. And this Sesame Noodle Salad is beyond!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 411 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Fusion
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 2 limes juiced
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
For the Salad
- ½ head napa cabbage thinly sliced
- ½ head red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot shredded
- 6 green onions thinly cut on the bias
- 3 Persian cucumbers halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup pea pods halved
- fresh basil
- fresh cilantro
- 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.
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Notes
- This very sturdy salad is perfect for packing for lunch at work.
Nutrition Information
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Potassium
633mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2787IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
107mg
(119%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% 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.