Peanut-Sesame Noodle Salad

This noodle salad is a slightly exotic addition to any summertime barbecue or potluck dinner.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. spaghetti noodles, cooked
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin ribbons
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro leaves

Directions

  • Toss noodles with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and let cool.
  • Purée remaining sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic in the blender. Add dressing to noodles; toss.
  • Add bell pepper, scallions, carrot and sesame seeds. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Recipe Information

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. spaghetti noodles, cooked
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin ribbons
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro leaves

Directions

  • Toss noodles with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and let cool.
  • Purée remaining sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic in the blender. Add dressing to noodles; toss.
  • Add bell pepper, scallions, carrot and sesame seeds. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories460
Total Fat26g
Saturated Fat4g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium1290mg
Total Carbohydrate41g
Dietary Fiber7g
Sugars8g
Protein14g