Description
Sesame Noodle Salad features tender angel hair pasta tossed in a tangy sesame dressing with chili heat, crunchy vegetables, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. It’s a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for picnics or casual dinners.
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package angel hair pasta
½ cup sesame oil
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon hot chili oil
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (or more if desired)
1 green onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta for 4-5 minutes, until firm to the bite. Drain well in a colander.
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili oil, and sugar in a large bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Toss the drained pasta in the dressing until well coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, and diced bell pepper.
- Serve immediately warm, or cover and refrigerate for a few hours to serve cold.
Notes
Add Protein: Diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu make great additions for extra protein.
Spicy Kick: Add more chili oil or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
More Veggies: Add shredded carrots, cucumbers, or edamame for crunch and nutrition.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soy sauce and pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling & Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
