Korean Noodle Salad

This Korean Noodle Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for a healthy dinner. Packed with colorful vegetables and tossed in a savory sesame dressing, it's both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Brown rice noodles - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 25 grams, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the brown rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, chopped green onion, and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooked noodles to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.
5. Toss everything together until the noodles and vegetables are thoroughly coated with the dressing.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad before serving.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.35 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from fresh vegetables, aiding digestion.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil, supporting heart health.

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