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Sesame Noodles · Cold with Crunchy Vegetables

Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber and Carrot

Noodles tossed in a creamy sesame and soy dressing with crisp cucumber, carrot and green onion. Make it ahead for a no-reheat dinner or lunch.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti, dried; check the label for egg-free

Sauce

  • ¼ cup tahini or peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • 3 tbsp warm water

Toppings

  • 1 medium cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Steps

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until just tender.
  2. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water until cool. Shake off as much water as you can.
  3. Toss the noodles with 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil so they don't stick.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, remaining sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, garlic and chili garlic sauce.
  5. Whisk in the warm water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
  6. Add the noodles to the bowl and toss until coated.
  7. Top with the cucumber, carrot, green onions and sesame seeds.

Tip: For gluten-free, use rice noodles and tamari, and check the label of the chili sauce.

Tip: Add cubed baked tofu or shelled edamame to make it heartier.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days. The sauce thickens in the fridge; loosen with a splash of water before serving.

Make ahead: Make the sauce and cut the vegetables up to 2 days ahead. Toss with freshly cooked noodles.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 500 calories · protein 17 g · carbohydrates 74 g · fiber 6 g · sugars 7 g · fat 17 g (saturated 3 g) · sodium 710 mg. Estimate from USDA FoodData Central; not medical or dietary advice. Based on 13 of 13 ingredients.