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Cold Noodle Salad

A refreshing and delicious cold noodle salad perfect for hot days and casual gatherings, featuring a mix of vibrant vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 200 grams Rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 medium Carrots julienned
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce use low-sodium if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 4-6 minutes.
  2. Once the noodles are cooked, drain them in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey. Taste and adjust flavors.
  4. Thinly slice cucumbers, bell peppers, and julienne the carrots.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled noodles with the chopped veggies. Drizzle the dressing over everything and gently mix until well combined.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds or sliced green onions on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with lime wedges for an extra zesty kick.

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