Sesame Noodle Salad

Sesame Noodle Salad

from iowagirleats.com
1 servings

Sesame Noodle Salad is fresh, light, and packed with fresh vegetables. Serve as a tasty side dish with dinner, or enjoy these cold sesame noodles on their own!

Ingredients

  • 12oz gluten free angel hair pasta (I like Jovial Capellini)
  • 1/2 cup snap peas, sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed in a bowl of warm water
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper, seeded then julienned
  • 1/4 english cucumber or 1 mini cucumber, julienned
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup gluten free Tamari or soy sauce (dish won’t be GF if using traditional soy sauce)
  • 3 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon ginger paste (I like Gourmet Garden)
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    For the Sesame Dressing: add ingredients to a small mixing bowl then whisk to combine. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil then season with 1 Tablespoon salt. Add pasta then cook according to package directions. Drain then rinse under cold running water until pasta is cool. Drain very well then add to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle half the dressing over the top then toss with tongs to combine and let sit for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add remaining ingredients and sesame dressing to the mixing bowl then toss well with tongs to combine. Serve immediately.