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A bowl of cold Sesame Noodle Salad with crunchy vegetables, herbs and a light sesame sauce.

Classic Chinese Sesame Noodle Salad

Treat your family to this classic Chinese Sesame Noodle Salad. Deliciously easy and perfect for a summer picnic!
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large pot, colander, large bowl, whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cold water. Transfer the noodles to a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger and red pepper flakes. Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss to combine.
  • Add the bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, parsley and peanuts. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
  • Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.