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Creamy Cold Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad

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A quick and easy cold noodle salad featuring a creamy peanut-sesame dressing and fresh crunchy veggies, perfect for warm weather or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or rice noodles
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) tahini
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Warm water as needed
  • 1 cup (120 g) julienned carrots
  • 1 cup (120 g) thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (30 g) chopped scallions or green onions
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225 g) of spaghetti or rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually around 7-9 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water immediately to stop cooking and cool the noodles. Toss lightly with a drizzle of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup (80 ml) creamy peanut butter, 2 tbsp (30 ml) tahini, 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce, 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar, 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey, 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp chili flakes if using. Add warm water, 1 tbsp at a time, whisking until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  3. While noodles cook, julienne 1 cup (120 g) carrots, thinly slice 1 cup (120 g) cucumber, 1 red bell pepper, and chop 1/2 cup (30 g) scallions. Roughly chop 1/4 cup (15 g) cilantro and set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled noodles with the fresh veggies. Pour the creamy peanut sesame dressing over and gently mix until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts and additional cilantro on top for crunch and color. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to meld the flavors.

Notes

Rinse noodles under cold water immediately after cooking to prevent sogginess. Toss noodles with a little sesame oil to avoid clumping. Whisk dressing slowly adding warm water to achieve smooth consistency. Store dressing separately if making ahead to keep noodles from getting too soft.

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Keywords: cold noodle salad, peanut sauce, sesame, easy salad, fresh veggies, gluten-free option, vegan option

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