Best 8 Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables Recipes

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Cold sesame noodles with crunchy vegetables are a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner on a hot summer day. The combination of cold noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a savory sesame sauce creates a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. The noodles are typically made with wheat flour, but can also be made with rice flour or other types of noodles. The vegetables are usually julienned or shredded, and can include carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and radishes. The sesame sauce is made with a combination of tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CRUNCHY VEGETABLES



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The ingredients for this cold noodle dish can be prepared ahead of time, leaving nothing more to do in the morning before work than to assemble the noodles and vegetables and dress them with sesame oil, soy, tahini, ginger and a few other things. Prepare for lunchtime deliciousness.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
4 cups chopped fresh crunchy raw vegetables: snow peas, bell peppers, cucumbers, scallions
12 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles or long pasta like linguine
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 cup tahini, peanut butter or a combination
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon rice or white wine or other vinegar
Hot sesame oil or Tabasco sauce to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Prepare the vegetables: trim, seed, peel as necessary and cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve in a container until ready to use.
  • Cook the noodles in the boiling water until tender but not mushy. When they're done, rinse in cold water, then toss with a little sesame oil. Store in one or more containers.
  • Whisk together the sesame oil and tahini, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin the sauce with hot water until it's about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving; store as desired.
  • When you're ready to eat, toss a portion of the noodles and a portion of the vegetables; top with sauce and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 686 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SESAME NOODLES WITH VEGGIES



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Provided by Tia Mowry

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces snow peas
1 cup shredded carrots
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons chile-garlic paste
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add the snow peas and carrots and cook until slightly soft, 30 seconds. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a separate pot, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and toss with a 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil.
  • Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, chile-garlic paste, ginger, garlic, lime juice and 3 tablespoons hot water in a bowl; stir together until well blended.
  • Toss the noodles with the sauce. Add the cilantro, peanuts, black sesame seeds and green onions and toss until well mixed. Serve cold or at room temperature.

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red chili paste, such as sambal
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
Fresh chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain the noodles really well and transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil so they don't stick together. Chill.
  • In a blender combine the peanut oil, ginger, garlic, chili paste, lime juice, brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Blend. Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled; garnish with the sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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One of my favorites! These sesame noodles taste best cold.

Provided by pizzaface

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup tamari
¼ cup sesame oil
2 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sucanat
¼ teaspoon chili paste
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Whisk tamari, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, sucanat, and chili paste together in a bowl.
  • Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing, sesame seeds, and green onions. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 505.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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This dish is full of ingredients that you can store in your pantry, such as noodles, soy sauce, and tahini (sesame paste). After you toss the cool noodles in the creamy sauce, drizzle them with Chinese chili oil to add a little kick to this simple side dish.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Chinese egg noodles, spaghetti, or linguine
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
6 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini) or peanut butter
3/4 cup water, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 scallion (both white and green parts), thinly sliced
1 1/2 inches of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (1 tablespoon)
Chinese chili oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the noodles, and cook until just barely tender, 5 to 6 minutes, or according to the package instructions. Drain well. Toss them with the sesame oil to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, thin the sesame paste by stirring enough water into the paste to achieve the consistency of thick cream. Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Add the mixture to the sesame paste. Stir in the garlic, three quarters of the scallion, and the ginger.
  • Just before serving, toss the chilled noodles with the sauce. Garnish with the remaining scallion and drizzle with the chili oil, if using.

SESAME COLD NOODLES



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I love this cold, sometimes I heat it up in the microwave. A great dish that fits in as a side dish as well as a main course.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces chinese egg noodles
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup tahini or 1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
Frank's red hot sauce
1/2 cup minced fresh scallions

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles in boiling salted water until they are tender but not mushy.
  • drain and rinse in cold water, toss with 1 Tbls of the oil.
  • Beat together the tahini, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and remaining oil.
  • Add a dash of hot sauce, taste and season as necessary.
  • Thin the sauce with hot water until it is the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Toss the noodles with the sauce, garnish with scallions and serve.

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES



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We like vegetarian mains in summer; for a heartier dish, add shredded rotisserie chicken or sliced grilled steak.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Cucumber     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Radish     Summer     Noodle     Sesame Oil     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot chili sauce)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
8 cups matchstick-size pieces mixed summer vegetables (such as carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and bell peppers; about 1 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
freshly ground pepper
8 ounces buckwheat soba (Japanese-style noodles) or vermicelli noodles
1 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk first four ingredients in a large bowl. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain. Run noodles under cold water to cool them; drain well and add to bowl with vegetables. Add cilantro and scallions; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle sesame seeds over and serve.

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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Even my kids can't resist this unique salad with a peanut butter dressing. To make it a main dish, stir in some cubed cooked chicken.-Elizabeth Perez, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup julienned carrots
8 green onions, thinly sliced
Peanuts or sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the peanut butter, oil, water, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes; cover and process until blended., Drain linguine; place in a large bowl. Drizzle with three-fourths of the peanut sauce; add carrots and onions. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, add the remaining peanut sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful noodles, and a delicious dressing will make all the difference.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
  • Prepare the vegetables and dressing while the noodles are cooking. This will save you time and ensure that everything is ready when the noodles are done.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add some Sriracha or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • Garnish the noodles with sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro before serving.

Conclusion:

Cold sesame noodles are a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a quick dinner, these noodles are a great option. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give cold sesame noodles a try!

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