Spinach Noodle Salad

This Spinach Noodle Salad is a vibrant, low-carb twist on traditional Chinese pasta, featuring fresh spinach noodles tossed with a medley of crunchy vegetables and a savory sesame dressing. It's a refreshing dish that's both nutritious and satisfying, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• Spinach noodles - 150g
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the spinach noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach noodles, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and green onions.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from fresh vegetables, promoting immune health.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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