Cold Noodle Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

Name: Cold Noodle Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 6 ounces rice noodles or soba noodles; 3 scallions, (trimmed and chopped); 1 to 2 carrots, (peeled and chopped); 2 to 3 radishes, (thinly sliced); ½ to 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; ½ cup toasted slivered almonds; Lime wedges for serving; 2/3 cup tahini; 1 large lime, (zested and juiced); 1 to 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar,; Kosher salt and black pepper; 1 to 2 teaspoons red chili flakes, (use Aleppo pepper for a milder, less spicy option); 1 garlic clove, (finely minced or grated); 1- inch fresh ginger, (grated); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

Must-try Asian-inspired cold noodle salad with a Mediterranean twist! I swap out peanut sauce for allergy friendly tahini (roasted sesame seed paste), add some warm spices like ginger, and toss in plenty of colorful crunchy vegetables for a satisfying and easy vegan dinner! And don't miss my tips for how to cook rice noodles perfectly, so they don't clump together.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:16:39 GMT