Gluten Free Sesame Rice Noodle Salad
This vibrant noodle salad is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together in under 30 minutes with a handful of fresh ingredients. Rice noodles form the silky, satisfying base, tossed with crisp cucumber, julienned carrots, and plump edamame for a bowl that's colorful, crunchy, and genuinely filling. The dressing is where things get really good — tamari, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey create a deeply savory, slightly sweet sauce that clings to every strand. Tamari is the key swap here, standing in for regular soy sauce and keeping the whole dish free from wheat without sacrificing any of that rich, umami depth. Letting the salad rest for a few minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, giving the noodles time to soak up all that flavor. Finish with toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of chili oil if you like a little heat, and you've got a crowd-pleasing meal that serves four without any fuss.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 8 oz rice noodles (medium width, about 3mm)
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 1 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
For the dressing
- ¼ cup tamari
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
For serving
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1–2 tsp chili oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package directions until tender but still slightly firm, about 4–5 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse immediately under cold running water until the noodles are completely cool and no longer sticky.
- 2
While the noodles cook, whisk together the tamari, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
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