Crunchy Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad with Honey-Ginger Vinaigrette
30 minutes
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About Crunchy Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad with Honey-Ginger Vinaigrette
This vibrant Crunchy Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad is a delightful twist on traditional salads, brimming with texture and flavor. The secret lies in the homemade honey-ginger vinaigrette, which perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy notes.Featuring a medley of crisp vegetables and crunchy toppings like toasted peanuts and sesame seeds, this salad is incredibly satisfying and surprisingly easy to make. It's a perfect light meal, side dish, or potluck contribution that will impress your guests.Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite! This recipe is adaptable to your taste; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Noodle Salad
- 8 oz Noodles linguine, or egg noodles; cooked according to package directions, such as spaghetti
- 1 cup Bell Peppers finely chopped, red
- 1/2 cup Bell Peppers finely chopped, yellow
- 1/2 cup Spring Onions finely chopped, white and green parts separated if desired
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds toasted
- 1/4 cup Peanuts roasted and unsalted, roughly chopped
For the Honey-Ginger Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter depending on preference, smooth or crunchy
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce low sodium preferred
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or other mild vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ginger freshly grated
- 1/4 tsp Pepper black, freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp Garlic freshly grated
Instructions
Prepare the Noodles and Vegetables
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside. Finely chop the bell peppers and spring onions.
Make the Honey-Ginger Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, grated ginger, garlic, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked noodles and chopped vegetables to the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Best Crunchy Noodle Salad
- Toasting the sesame seeds and peanuts enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- For extra flavor and visual appeal, consider adding other vegetables like shredded carrots, edamame, or thinly sliced cucumbers.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the vinaigrette to your liking. If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the amount of honey or add a touch more rice vinegar.
- This salad is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The noodles may soften slightly over time.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 773mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 795IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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This is amazing! Excited to make it.
I’m loving this recipe already!
I’m in love with this recipe already!
Looks incredible! Thanks for the details.