Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
This vibrant Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that are sure to please everyone at your table. Featuring smooth peanut butter, fresh ginger, and a hint of heat from chili flakes, this dish is not only packed with flavor but also incredibly versatile. Toss in your favorite vegetables for an extra crunch and color, and enjoy this dish cold or at room temperature. Ideal for meal prep, the dressing and noodles can be made ahead of time, allowing the bold flavors to meld beautifully. Perfect as a side dish or a standalone vegetarian meal, this recipe is a great way to celebrate fresh ingredients and Asian cuisine.
4
Servings
350
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
Smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup (none)
Tamari or soy sauce
1/4 cup (none)
Warm water
1/3 cup (none)
Fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons (peeled and chopped)
Fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon (minced)
Rice wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons (none)
Sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons (none)
Honey
3 teaspoons (none)
Crushed chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
Linguine, vermicelli, or thin spaghetti
3/4 lb (cooked)
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons (none)
Green onions, chopped
4 (chopped)
Red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thick strips
1 (seeded and cut)
Toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup (toasted)
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine (or your choice of pasta) and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2
In a large mixing bowl, drizzle the cooled pasta with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and toss to coat. Add the chopped red bell pepper and green onions to the bowl and mix well, ensuring even distribution of vegetables.
3
In a blender, combine the smooth peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce), warm water, ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and crushed chili pepper flakes. Blend on high for about 2 minutes or until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
4
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Add the toasted sesame seeds and toss everything together thoroughly, ensuring that the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
5
For an optional garnish, sprinkle additional chopped green onions on top for added flavor and presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
20g
Fat
37.5g
Carbs
10g
Protein
3.75g
Fiber
3.75g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad?
This is a vibrant vegetarian dish featuring a blend of smooth peanut butter, fresh ginger, and chili flakes, served with linguine and crisp vegetables.
What type of noodles can I use for this recipe?
You can use linguine, vermicelli, or thin spaghetti for this noodle salad.
Is this Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad vegetarian?
Yes, this recipe is vegetarian as it uses plant-based ingredients and honey.
How many calories are in a single serving?
There are 350 calories per serving in this recipe.
Can I make this salad for meal prep?
Yes, this recipe is ideal for meal prep as the dressing and noodles can be made ahead of time to allow flavors to meld.
What is the recommended serving temperature?
This noodle salad can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
What type of peanut butter should I use?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter for the dressing.
What can I substitute for Tamari?
You can use soy sauce as a substitute for Tamari if needed.
How do I prevent the noodles from sticking together?
After draining and rinsing the pasta in cold water, drizzle it with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and toss to coat.
How much protein is in this dish?
Each serving contains 10g of protein.
What vegetables are included in this recipe?
The recipe includes chopped green onions and a red bell pepper cut into thick strips.
How long should I blend the peanut dressing?
Blend the dressing ingredients on high for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth.
Can I use red wine vinegar instead of rice wine vinegar?
Yes, the recipe allows for the use of either rice wine vinegar or red wine vinegar.
How much ginger is required?
You will need 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped.
Is the dressing spicy?
The dressing has a hint of heat from 1/2 teaspoon of crushed chili pepper flakes.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
How much fat is in one serving?
There is 20g of fat per serving.
What are the total carbohydrates per serving?
There are 37.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the fiber content of this recipe?
Each serving provides 3.75g of fiber.
What is the sugar content in the salad?
There is 3.75g of sugar per serving.
How much honey is used in the dressing?
The recipe requires 3 teaspoons of honey.
What kind of oil is used in the dressing?
The dressing uses 1 1/2 tablespoons of sesame oil.
How should the garlic be prepared?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of fresh garlic, minced.
What is the purpose of rinsing the pasta under cold water?
Rinsing under cold water stops the cooking process and cools the pasta for the salad.
When should I add the toasted sesame seeds?
Add the toasted sesame seeds just before serving when tossing the noodles and vegetables with the dressing.
Can I add other vegetables?
Yes, this dish is versatile and you can toss in your favorite vegetables for extra crunch and color.
How much warm water is needed for the dressing?
The dressing requires 1/3 cup of warm water to help blend the ingredients.
What garnish is recommended?
You can sprinkle additional chopped green onions on top as an optional garnish.
What is the total number of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 14 ingredients in total for this recipe.
How do I prepare the red bell pepper?
The red bell pepper should be seeded and cut into thick strips before being added to the salad.