Sesame Noodle Salad Recipe
A cold noodle salad with homemade peanut sauce. Great dish to bring to a summer potluck. Hearty enough to be an entree, but really just a salad. For those who can not go without meat, 4 oz. of cooked chicken can always be added.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. vermicelli (or pasta of your choice)
- 4 oz. snow peas
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
- cilantro, chopped
- Dressing:
- 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 4 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
Directions
- Break pasta into 4 inch lengths and boil according to directions.
- Add snow peas to boiling water during the last 30 seconds.
- Drain and run under cold water.
- Mix pasta, snow peas, green onions.
- Add dressing and toss until coated.
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before serving.
- When ready to serve, add peanuts and toss.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, cilantro and more red pepper flakes if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 116g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 373 | |
| Calories from Fat 188 | 50% |
| Total Fat 21.38g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 2.78g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium 315mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 36.15g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 3.9g | 3% |
| Protein 11.16g | 18% |
