Quick Asian Fusion Sesame Noodle Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A vibrant cold noodle salad tossed in a savory sesame-ginger dressing, perfect for a quick and refreshing meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs rice noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 7 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2, minced garlic cloves
3, thinly sliced scallions
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup, chopped cilantro leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz rice noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 4-6 minutes) until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves until well combined.
Step 3: Transfer the cooled noodles to a large mixing bowl. Add 3 thinly sliced scallions, 1 medium julienned carrot, and 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the noodles and vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat every strand and piece with the savory sesame-ginger sauce.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves on top before serving chilled or at room temperature.