Ingredients
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For the Salad:
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8 oz gluten-free noodles (such as rice noodles or soba noodles)
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1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
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1 cup shredded carrots
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 cucumber, julienned
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
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1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds
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For the Sesame Dressing:
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3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave nectar)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Directions
Feel free to customize this salad by adding your choice of protein, such as tofu or edamame. Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes to the dressing. Enjoy it as a light meal or side dish.
Steps
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Cook the gluten-free noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside. |
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In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded Napa cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint leaves. |
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup (or agave nectar), minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. This is your sesame dressing. |
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Pour the sesame dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. |
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5
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Add the cooked and cooled gluten-free noodles to the salad bowl. |
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Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined and coated with the sesame dressing. |
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Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds on top of the salad as a garnish. |
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Serve your Chinese-Inspired Sesame Noodle Salad as a refreshing and satisfying dish. |
