Sesame Noodle Salad

This Sesame Noodle Salad is a delightful blend of hearty noodles, crisp vegetables, and a nutty sesame dressing, offering a refreshing and protein-packed meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it's both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat spaghetti - 150 grams
• Cooked edamame - 100 grams
• Bell pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
• Carrot (grated) - 1 medium
• Cucumber (sliced) - 1 medium
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti, edamame, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and green onions.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture, tossing well to combine.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from edamame and whole wheat pasta.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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