Cold Sesame Noodle Salad with Cucumber and Scallions

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Chilled noodles tossed in a creamy, nutty sesame dressing, brightened with crisp cucumber and fresh scallions for a refreshing vegetarian dish. This Asian-inspired Super Bowl recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti noodles, soy sauce, tahini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti noodles and cook for 8 minutes until just tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Toss the cooled noodles with the dressing until fully coated.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned cucumber and 4 thinly sliced green onions to the noodles and gently mix to combine.
  5. Step 5: Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using for a touch of heat.
  6. Step 6: Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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