Spicy Sesame Noodle, Green Bean, and Carrot Salad

Name: Spicy Sesame Noodle, Green Bean, and Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 2 small serrano chilies, stemmed, thinly sliced into rounds; 9 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 9-ounce package fresh linguine; 2 cups shredded peeled carrots; 1 cup thinly sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 small serrano chilies, stemmed, thinly sliced into rounds
9 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1 9-ounce package fresh linguine
2 cups shredded peeled carrots
1 cup thinly sliced green onions

1
Stir first 8 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
2
Season dressing with salt and pepper.
3
Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors.
4
Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
5
Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to cold water to cool.
6
Drain well.
7
Pat dry with paper towels.
8
Return water to boil.
9
Add pasta and cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
10
Drain.
11
Rinse pasta under cold water.
12
Drain well.
13
Combine green beans, pasta, carrots, green onions and dressing in large bowl.
14
Toss to coat.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
17
Cover; chill.)

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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

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: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sesame Noodle, Green Bean, and Carrot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!