Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cold Sesame Noodle Salad
Total time45 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time10 min
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4 servings
For the noodles
- 12 oz dried lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
For the sauce
- ā cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 2ā4 tbsp warm water, to thin
For the salad
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
For serving
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1ā2 tsp chili oil or chili crisp (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions until tender with a slight resistance at the center, about 6ā8 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until the noodles are completely cool to the touch.
- 2
Transfer the drained noodles to a large mixing bowl and toss with 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil until evenly coated to prevent sticking. Set aside.
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