Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons freshly minced ginger; 1 to 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup julienned cucumbers, optional; 1/4 cup green onion tops, sliced diagonally; 1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly minced ginger
1 to 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup julienned cucumbers, optional
1/4 cup green onion tops, sliced diagonally
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1
Fill a medium soup pot or Dutch oven with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Boil the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt, about 9 minutes or until al dente.
3
Drain the spaghetti in a colander, then transfer noodles to a large mixing bowl and, using tongs, toss with 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil to keep the pasta from sticking.
4
Set aside.
5
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining peanut oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.
6
Whisk until smooth.
7
Pour 1/2 of the peanut mixture onto the spaghetti and, using tongs, toss to coat the pasta.
8
Cover the spaghetti with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
9
When ready to serve, pour the remaining peanut mixture onto the spaghetti and toss to coat.
10
Sprinkle with julienned cucumbers, if using, sliced green onions, chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.
11
Serve immediately.

330

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 pound spaghetti, 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided, 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad 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.

Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad

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