Cold Shanghai Soy-Sesame Noodles with Cucumber and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Chilled wheat noodles tossed in a savory soy-sesame dressing and topped with crisp cucumber and fresh scallions for a refreshing Shanghai-inspired dish. This Chinese-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs dried wheat noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz dried wheat noodles
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp chili oil (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz dried wheat noodles and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water until noodles are chilled and no longer sticky.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp minced garlic until the sugar dissolves.
Step 3: Toss the cooled noodles with the soy-sesame dressing until evenly coated.
Step 4: Add 1/2 cup julienned cucumber and 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions to the noodles and mix gently.
Step 5: Transfer noodles to a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle 1 tsp chili oil over the top if you prefer a spicy kick. Serve chilled or at room temperature.