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Sesame Noodle Salad

Pasta salads are the name of the game this summer – I’m calling it now! It’s the year of the pasta salad. And this Sesame Noodle Salad is beyond!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Asian
Servings: 8 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

For the dressing

  • 2 limes juiced
  • cup low sodium soy sauce
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced

For the Salad

  • ½ head Napa cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ head Red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 6 green onions thinly cut on the bias
  • 3 persian cucumbers halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pea pods halved
  • fresh basil
  • fresh cilantro
  • 1 lb linguini cooked according to package directions and cooled to room temp

Instructions

  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, sliced bell peppers. carrot and green onion and toss together. Add in a handful of sliced basil and fresh cilantro along with the cooked pasta.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables and pasta and toss to combine. Season with extra soy sauce if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

This very sturdy salad is perfect for packing for lunch at work.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2787IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg