Celebrate fresh and flavorful summer produce with this delicious Cold Asian Noodle Salad!
It's loaded with veggies and tons of flavor, plus it's so easy to make! Serve it for lunch, or bring it to your next summer get together.
I love getting together with friends and family at this time of year. From the food to the guests, everything is a little more laid back and relaxed.
Food always plays an integral part in these gatherings, and I look forward to sharing memorable dishes, like this Cold Asian Noodle Salad. With its spicy sesame-soy dressing and crunchy veggies (the perfect contrast to the soft noodles), this mouthwatering pasta salad is always a hit!
Because it's served cold, this recipe is perfect for hot summer days. Make it on Sunday, then enjoy a tasty lunch all week, or bring it to your next BBQ or potluck. Either way, I know you are going to love it!
Ready to dig in? You'll find all the delicious details below.
Ingredients
The recipes uses easy to find ingredients ... here's what you'll need:
- Fresh Veggies: Green Onions, Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Carrots
- Fresh Mango
- Edamame
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sesame Seeds
- Homemade Sesame- Soy Dressing
I used linguine for this recipe since it's so easy to find (spaghetti also works), but fresh Chinese egg noodles would also be delish if you can find them.
Raw veggies add a delicious crunch, and fresh mango adds the perfect hint of sweetness. This recipe would taste wonderful with Grilled Veggies too, so keep that in mind the next time you heat up the grill!
Want to add some protein? This salad would be super tasty with some fried or baked tofu added in.
How to Make Asian Noodle Salad
This recipe couldn't be easier to prepare!
Start by cooking the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. When done, drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
While the water heats up and the pasta cooks, prep your veggies and the mango. Everything should be sliced (thin enough to be twirled with the pasta), or in the case of the carrot, shaved.
Next, you'll make the easy vinaigrette-style dressing. Simply whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, lime juice, and garlic until combined.
When everything is ready, mix the vegetables, mango, edamame, and cilantro together in a large bowl. Then, add the pasta (make sure to drain it well first) and the dressing. Toss everything together until well mixed.
And that's it, your easy Asian Noodle Salad is ready to eat!
Doesn't it look beautiful with all the colorful veggies? And trust me, it tastes even better than it looks.
I like to serve this salad topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. It's the perfect finishing touch!
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Cold Asian Noodle Salad
Ingredients
For Pasta:
- 1 pound linguine
- kosher salt
For Dressing:
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (or to taste)
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
For Salad:
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, peeled into thin slices with a vegetable peeler
- 1 cup edamame (cooked according to package directions)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente.
- Drain pasta, then rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Prepare Dressing:
- While pasta is cooking, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, lime juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
Assemble Salad:
- Mix together veggies, mango, edamame, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta and dressing to the veggies; mix well.
- Serve pasta immediately, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
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