Description
Sesame Noodle Salad with Pickled Cucumbers is a vibrant dish that combines the nutty flavor of sesame with the crunch of fresh vegetables, featuring soba noodles or spaghetti tossed in a delicious sesame dressing.
Ingredients
- Soba Noodles or Spaghetti: 8 oz
- Soy Sauce: 3 tbsp
- Sesame Oil: 2 tbsp
- Rice Vinegar: 2 tbsp
- Honey or Maple Syrup: 1 tbsp
- Grated Ginger: 1 tsp
- Minced Garlic: 1 clove
- Fresh Vegetables: 1 cup (shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: 2 tbsp
- Cucumber: 1 (thinly sliced)
- Pickling Mixture: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles or spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled noodles, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat.
- Prepare the pickled cucumbers by mixing water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl, then add the cucumbers and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Serve the salad topped with pickled cucumbers and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers and keep pickled cucumbers separate to maintain crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
