#sesamedressing

A tasty and refreshing Japanese noodle salad with soba noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a sour sesame dressing. It's great as a side dish or for a light lunch.

Ingredients: 200g soba noodles. 1 cup shredded cabbage. 1 carrot, julienned. 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced. 2 green onions, chopped. 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped. 2 tbsp sesame seeds. For dressing: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 clove garlic, minced.

Instructions: Cook soba noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine cooked soba noodles, shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds. In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing. Pour dressing over the noodle mixture and toss until well combined. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This Asian Cabbage and Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing is a delightful combination of crisp Napa cabbage, tender rice noodles, and a flavorful sesame dressing. Topped with fresh herbs and crunchy garnishes, it's a perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion.

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage. 2 cups cooked and cooled thin rice noodles. 1/2 cup shredded carrots. 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint. 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds. 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts. 1/4 cup chopped green onions. 1/4 cup edamame beans optional. 1/4 cup crispy fried shallots optional.

Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the shredded Napa cabbage, cooked rice noodles, shredded carrots, and sliced red bell pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame dressing ingredients see below until well combined. Pour the sesame dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro, mint, toasted sesame seeds, roasted peanuts, green onions, edamame beans, and crispy fried shallots if using on top of the salad. Toss the salad one more time to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately as a refreshing and flavorful Asian cabbage and noodle salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes