Sesame Noodle Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces udon noodles, soba noodles or whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 carrots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4-6 leaves of bok choy
- 1 small cucumber
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Directions:
- Fill a pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes (or longer depending on type of noodle). When noodles are done, drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Put noodles in a large bowl.
- Chop the carrot, bell pepper, bok choy, and cucumber into small pieces. Tear or chop the cilantro leaves.
- Add the vegetables and herbs to the bowl with the noodles.
- Measure the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and sesame seeds into a small bowl or jar. Mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the noodles and vegetables, and toss until everything is coated evenly. Enjoy!
Notes:
Be creative with your veggies! You can substitute or add any vegetables in this recipe based on what you like and have available .