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Flavor Explosion: Sesame Noodle Salad! Sesame noodle: craft this refreshing and vibrant salad with gluten-free pasta and a rich, nutty dressing. Perfect for a q

Flavor Explosion: Sesame Noodle Salad!

Sesame noodle: craft this refreshing and vibrant salad with gluten-free pasta and a rich, nutty dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz gluten free angel hair pasta (Jovial Capellini recommended)
  • 1/2 cup snap peas (sliced on the diagonal)
  • 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame (thawed in a bowl of warm water)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 red pepper (seeded then julienned)
  • 1/4 english cucumber OR 1 mini cucumber (julienned)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup gluten free reduced-sodium Tamari (or soy sauce if not GF)
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Add Tamari and toasted sesame oil to a small mixing bowl then whisk to combine. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil then season with 1 Tablespoon salt. Add pasta then cook according to package directions. Drain then rinse under cold running water until pasta is cool. Drain very well then add to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle half the dressing over the top then toss with tongs to combine and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add snap peas, edamame, shredded carrots, cilantro, red pepper, cucumber, green onions, and remaining sesame dressing to the mixing bowl then toss well with tongs to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

- For extra flavor, toast your own sesame seeds and sprinkle them over the finished salad. - Make-ahead magic: Prepare the dressing and chop all vegetables up to a day in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Cook the pasta just before serving for the freshest texture. - If your dressing seems too thick after sitting, whisk in a tablespoon of warm water to loosen it to your desired consistency.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.