Sesame Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large carrots; 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces); 2 cups fresh snow peas; 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles; 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, divided; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

3 large carrots
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 cups fresh snow peas
1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, divided
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Using a vegetable peeler, cut carrots into very thin lengthwise strips. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add the carrots, asparagus and snow peas; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Set aside 3/4 cup carrots for garnish.
2
Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. Break noodles into small pieces. Place in a large serving bowl; add the blanched vegetables, red pepper, beans sprouts, water chestnuts and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
3
In a small bowl, whisk the hoisin sauce, vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, honey, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with reserved carrots and remaining sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

530

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large carrots, 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces), 2 cups fresh snow peas, 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles, and more.

Yes, Sesame Summer Salad falls under the Salads 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 Summer Salad

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