Chinese Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Chinese Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing
45 min.
4
346kcal

Suggestions


Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Chinese Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly dairy-free, this salad is a versatile option that can serve as a refreshing side dish, a light lunch, or even a satisfying main course.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 346 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of tender Chinese-style flat noodles, crisp sugar snap peas, and juicy cherry tomatoes creates a colorful medley that is as nutritious as it is delicious.

The star of this dish is the rich sesame dressing, which brings together the nutty flavors of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds, complemented by a hint of spice from the chile paste with garlic. Each bite is a harmonious blend of savory and slightly sweet, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, flavorful salad that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • teaspoons chili paste depending on your taste pref with garlic
  • teaspoons sesame oil dark
  • 0.5 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon soy sauce 
  • ounce soup noodles dried chinese-style uncooked
  • teaspoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 
  • tablespoon sesame seed divided toasted
  • cup sugar snap peas trimmed
  • 0.5 cup water chestnuts drained sliced
  • ounces water-packed tuna firm cubed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Add peas during last 1 minute of cooking.
  3. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add peanut oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  6. Add tofu to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
  7. Combine noodle mixture, tofu, tomatoes, water chestnuts, and onions in a large bowl.
  8. Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  9. Add vinegar mixture to noodle mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  10. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds; toss to combine.
  11. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories346kcal
Protein20.87%
Fat16.8%
Carbs62.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
17.29
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.309565233148%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.17mg
Quercetin
1.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:345.52kcal
17.28%
Fat:6.41g
9.86%
Saturated Fat:1.04g
6.51%
Carbohydrates:53.47g
17.82%
Net Carbohydrates:49.06g
17.84%
Sugar:5.05g
5.61%
Cholesterol:15.31mg
5.1%
Sodium:397.3mg
17.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.91g
35.82%
Selenium:66.2µg
94.58%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.28%
Vitamin C:26.51mg
32.13%
Vitamin K:33.59µg
31.99%
Vitamin B3:5.93mg
29.64%
Phosphorus:222.93mg
22.29%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.46%
Copper:0.37mg
18.68%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.21%
Fiber:4.42g
17.66%
Iron:3.15mg
17.5%
Magnesium:64.03mg
16.01%
Potassium:450.93mg
12.88%
Vitamin A:602.49IU
12.05%
Zinc:1.61mg
10.71%
Folate:41.53µg
10.38%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.69%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.87%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.77%
Calcium:66.9mg
6.69%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.25%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.4%
Source:My Recipes