Sesame-Ginger Noodle Salad with Crisp Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A refreshing Asian fusion noodle salad tossed with a tangy sesame-ginger dressing and crunchy fresh vegetables. This Asian Fusion-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs rice noodles, carrot, cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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.

Ingredients

• 200 g rice noodles
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, julienned cucumber
• 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp, optional crushed peanuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 200 g rice noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes) until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium julienned cucumber, 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper, 2 thinly sliced scallion stalks, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
3. Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth and emulsified.
4. Step 4: Add the cooled noodles to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and optional 2 tbsp crushed peanuts on top for extra crunch and serve immediately or chilled.