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A vibrant bowl of Asian cold noodle salad with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs.

Proven way to grow your Cold Noodle Salad (Asian-style) in

This cold noodle salad is a refreshing Asian-style dish perfect for a light meal. It features a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 8 oz Asian noodles
Vegetables
  • 1 Cucumber julienned
  • 1 Carrot julienned
  • 1 Red bell pepper thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the Asian noodles according to package directions, then rinse with cold water and drain well.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, julienned cucumber, julienned carrot, and sliced red bell pepper.
Dressing
  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
Chilling
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
  1. Serve the cold noodle salad chilled, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu. Adjust the spiciness by adding a touch of sriracha to the dressing.