This is one of the best hot-weather meals there is. You only briefly heat up the kitchen with a quick pasta boil. And then everything else stays cold. And you eat it cold. Delicious!
Cold Sesame Noodles with Crunchy Vegetables
Hot-weather classic
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 467kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw, crunch vegetables snap peas, bell peppers; chopped
- 12 oz fresh noodles Linguine or bucatini, for example
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup tahini
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp fresh ginger minced or grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp hot sesame oil or more, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the vegetables by cleaning and chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Snap peas can be kept whole if not too large. Place vegetables in the fridge once cut.
- Cook the noodles very quickly, following package directions. (Freshest pasta may only need 50-75 seconds). Rinse well in cold water. Toss with a few dashes of sesame oil. Store in a container in the fridge to keep cooling down.
- Whisk together the sesame oil, tahini, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper. Thin the sauce with 1-2 tbsp warm water until it’s the consistency of heavy cream. Store in the fridge.
- When ready to eat a serving, toss the three things together – noodles, fresh veggies, sauce (¼ to ½ cup per serving).
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1115IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 6mg
Nutrition Facts
Cold Sesame Noodles with Crunchy Vegetables
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 786mg34%
Potassium 450mg13%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1115IU22%
Vitamin C 59mg72%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.