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Cold Noodle Salad

This crowd-pleasing cold noodle salad is quick, easy, satisfying, & flavor-packed - With crunchy vegetables, ramen noodles, and a rich peanut or tahini dressing!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Refrigerate30 minutes
Total Time54 minutes
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 580kcal
Author: Toni

Equipment

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup of soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons of tahini
  • 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh garlic minced

For the salad

  • 3 packs of ramen noodles or about 7-8oz
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 large carrot julienned, about 1 cup
  • 1 cup of red cabbage shredded
  • 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup of cooked shelled edamame
  • ½ cup of peanuts chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Make noodles according to package instructions. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a small bowl or jar, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, tahini (or nut butter), and minced ginger and garlic.
  • Mix the soy sauce, tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the red bell pepper, green onions, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, and edamame.
  • Pour the dressing on top of the bowl of vegetables and mix well.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and mix.
  • Add peanuts and sesame seeds and mix again.
  • Garnish with any remaining green onion and sesame seeds.
  • Place in the refrigerator and serve chilled.

Notes

  • For more flavor and crunch: Toast the sesame seeds and peanuts until fragrant and browned.
  • Taste and adjust: Adjust any element in the sauce. I.e., more maple for sweetness, soy for salt, lime or vinegar for tang, etc.
  • Rinse and drain the noodles well: Rinsing ensures they don’t overcook, cool quickly, and removes excess starch. However, excess liquid will dilute the dressing, so drain them completely.
  • Let it chill: 30 minutes allows it to chill and the flavors to marinate.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 2140mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4409IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 6mg