Name: Sesame Noodle Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) Chinese egg noodles or soba noodles; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 2 tablespoons tahini or Chinese sesame paste; 1 tablespoon chili oil (optional); 1 medium cucumber, julienned; 1 large carrot, julienned or grated; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook the noodles

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente, usually 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the sesame sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, tahini, and chili oil (if using) until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Prepare the vegetables

Julienne the cucumber and carrot, thinly slice the bell pepper, and chop the green onions and cilantro. Place all prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
Combine and toss

Add the cooled noodles to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the sesame sauce over the noodles and vegetables, then toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
Chill the salad

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. The salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Serve and garnish

Just before serving, give the salad another good toss. Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.

Sesame Noodle Salad

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