CHILLED NOODLES WITH TAHINI DRESSING

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This light dish is perfect for hot summer days when you want something cool and flavorful on the side. Make it a filling main dish by adding vegetables and meat.

Provided by Eileen Lee

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dry vermicelli pasta
3 tablespoons tahini
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon onion salt
¼ teaspoon dried chives

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the vermicelli pasta 4 to 6 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix the tahini, olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, water, garlic, and sugar. Season with cayenne pepper, garlic salt, onion salt, and chives.
  • Transfer the cooled vermicelli to the bowl, and toss with the tahini mixture to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 141.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tim Tracy
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I can't believe this recipe has so many positive reviews. It was awful!


Tammi Wright
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This was the worst recipe I've ever tried. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Sonu Sonu
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The flavors just didn't work for me.


brenda morris
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Twesigye Fred da great
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I found the noodles to be a bit too soft. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Martin Ndakolo
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I thought the dressing was a bit bland. I added some lemon juice and garlic and it was much better.


Raymond Bell
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Arman Arman
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


elizabeth piper
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I'm not a big fan of tahini, but this dressing was really good. It wasn't too heavy or oily.


Jayden Mckenzie
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This dish is a perfect summer meal. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


megan Sloane
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful.


SHOROUK EBRAHIM
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The flavors are so well-balanced and the tahini dressing is amazing.


Islamic&Pakistan History
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Easy yet delicious! I added some grilled chicken and chopped cucumber for a more complete meal.