Oriental Cold Noodle Salad (Low Fat/Vegetarian)

Name: Oriental Cold Noodle Salad (Low Fat/Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 ounces dried soba noodles (can use a little more); 1 ½ teaspoons dark sesame oil; ¼ cup rice vinegar (do not use rice wine vinegar!); ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (more if needed); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or use 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste); 1 small carrot (peeled and finely grated, squeeze out the extra moisture with hands); 2 green onions, chopped; ¼ cup sesame seeds; black pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

15 ounces dried soba noodles (can use a little more)
1 ½ teaspoons dark sesame oil
¼ cup rice vinegar (do not use rice wine vinegar!)
⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (more if needed)
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 pinch cayenne pepper (or use 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste)
1 small carrot (peeled and finely grated, squeeze out the extra moisture with hands)
2 green onions, chopped
¼ cup sesame seeds
black pepper (optional)

1
Cook the soba noodles in a large pot of water according to package directions; drain then rinse with very cold water, drain again.
2
Cut the noodles into about 3 to 4-inches then place into a large bowl.
3
Add in grated carrots and green onions; set aside.
4
In a bowl mix together dark sesame oil with rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes) stir until the brown sugar is completely dissolved; pour over the noodles and vegetables, add in sesame seeds then toss well to coat.
5
Season with black pepper if desired.
6
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 or more hours.
7
If you find that the noodles are too dry after chilling time add in a small amount more of soy sauce and toss.

611

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces dried soba noodles (can use a little more), 1 ½ teaspoons dark sesame oil, ¼ cup rice vinegar (do not use rice wine vinegar!), ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (more if needed), and more.

Yes, Oriental Cold Noodle Salad (Low Fat/Vegetarian) 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!