Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Garlic Tahini Sauce

Name: Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Garlic Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Noodle Salad; 1/2 package of Nona Lim Pad Thai Noodles; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 ounces fresh bean sprouts; 1 small carrot peeled and cut into thin slivers; 1/4 English Cucumber, julienned; tahini sauce; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon tamari; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder (add more depending on your spice preference); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/4 cup water; to taste sea salt and ground black pepper; garnish green onion

Servings: persons

Noodle Salad
1/2 package of Nona Lim Pad Thai Noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 ounces fresh bean sprouts
1 small carrot peeled and cut into thin slivers
1/4 English Cucumber, julienned
tahini sauce
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon tamari
1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder (add more depending on your spice preference)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup water
to taste sea salt and ground black pepper
garnish green onion

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1. Cook 1/2 package of Pad Thai noodles according to the directions on the package. Strain and run under cold water. Transfer to a bowl and toss with sesame oil. Place in the fridge to chill for about 20 minutes
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2. To make the sauce, place the first six sauce ingredients into a blender and mix well
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3. combine the sesame oil and water, and with the blender still on slowly pour the mixture until a thick sauce is formed. Add more water is the sauce looks too thick. Set aside
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4. When the noodles have chilled, place into two bowls and add the cut carrots, cucumber, and bean sprouts
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5. Pour the Spicy Garlic Tahini Sauce over the noodles and top with slices of green onion
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Recipe by Karen Diggs, Nutritionist + Therapeutic Chef

227

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Noodle Salad, 1/2 package of Nona Lim Pad Thai Noodles, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 ounces fresh bean sprouts, and more.

Yes, Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Garlic Tahini Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!