Description
This light and flavorful sesame noodle salad combines tender noodles, crunchy veggies, and a rich peanut sesame sauce for a deliciously satisfying dish. It’s perfect as a main dish or side, and can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Ingredients
For the Sesame Peanut Sauce:
5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil
For the Noodle Salad:
8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
4 ounces red cabbage, finely shredded
4 ounces carrots, finely shredded
2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
Cook the pasta: Boil the spaghetti according to package directions. Note: Do not salt the water, as the peanut sauce will provide ample seasoning. Drain the pasta and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Make the sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, ginger, sugar, and garlic. Microwave on high for 1 minute to soften the peanut butter and heat the mixture. Remove from microwave and whisk until smooth. Stir in the sesame oil.
Combine the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and peanut sauce. Stir until the noodles are evenly coated. If needed, add a little water to thin out the sauce and help it coat the noodles. (You can refrigerate the noodles for up to a day before serving if desired.)
Top and serve: Just before serving, stir in the green onions. Top the salad with chopped roasted peanuts. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350