La Cucina #19 - Noodle Salad

Sesame Noodle Salad

Makes 8 servings

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes

Shopping List:

• 450 gr or 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 120 ml or ½ cup sesame oil
• 120 ml or ½ cup soy sauce
• 60 ml or ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 15 ml or 1 tablespoon hot chili oil
• 50 gr or ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or more if desired
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced

TO MAKE:

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil.
3. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
5. Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili oil, and sugar in a large bowl.
6. Toss the pasta in the dressing, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onion, and bell pepper.
7. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for a cold salad.

Note 1: Cut the amount of salt by using low sodium soy sauce.
Note 2: Toast the sesame seeds as well and add them at the end – they give a nice presentation.
Note 3: When served cold the next day the flavors will enhance the taste even more.

ENJOY !

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 338
Total Fat: 16.8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 1020mg
Total Carbs: 40.8g
Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
Protein: 7.3g

PDF of this recipe: 20120517-Sesame-Noodle-Salad