Healthy Recipes #1 : Chinese Sesame Noodle Salad

Noodles are an integral component in Chinese cuisine. There are many tasty types of noodles, so this recipe does not specify which you should use. Lo mein and udon noodles are superb in this dish because they soak up the piquant sauce. If you have a gluten sensitivity, then rice vermicelli is an acceptable option. You might want to throw together this salad for a picnic lunch in the park-it is fabulous cold and can be put together the day before.

✔ Dairy-Free
✔ Make Ahead
✔ 30 Minutes
 
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PREP TIME 15 MINUTES
COOK TIME 10 MINUTES

✨ ​Ingredients

✦ ½ (4-ounce) package uncooked Chinese noodles
✦ 1 tablespoon sesame oil
✦ 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
✦ 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari sauce
✦ ½ teaspoon minced garlic
✦ ¼ teaspoon chili paste
✦ 1 cup small broccoli florets
✦ 1 carrot, peeled and cut into ⅛-inch-thick matchsticks
✦ 1 red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed, and cut into ⅛-inch-thick strips
✦ ½ cup halved snow peas
✦ 1 scallion, white and green parts, diagonally cut into ⅛-inch-thick slices
✦ 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

✨ Directions

1. Cook the noodles according to package directions with no added salt or oil. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, vinegar, tamari sauce, garlic, and chili paste.
3. To the noodles, add the dressing, broccoli, carrot, bell pepper, snow peas, and scallion and toss to combine. Serve topped with the sesame seeds.

💡 TIP : This salad is even better the second day after the noodles and vegetables have had time to soak up the flavorful dressing. Try adding shredded chicken for a more substantial meal.

➕PER SERVING
Calories: 459
Fat: 26.8g
Saturated fat: 3.8g
Protein: 10.1g
Carbohydrates: 46.0g
Sodium: 641mg
Fiber: 6.9g
Sugar: 6.0g

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PAIR WITH … Gingered Melon

🍈 Fresh Gingered Melon
Cut 1 small (2-pound) peeled and seeded cantaloupe into 1-inch chunks and toss with 2 tablespoons honey and ½ teaspoon ground ginger. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve topped with ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme.

PER SERVING (Calories: 140, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated fat: 0.0g, Protein: 2.0g, Carbohydrates: 35.6g, Sodium: 36mg, Fiber:2.1g, Sugar: 34.6g)

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