Raw Vegetable Noodle Salad (Printable Version)

Spiralized vegetables in zesty sesame-ginger dressing, ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large zucchini, spiralized
02 - 1 large carrot, spiralized
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
05 - 1 cucumber, spiralized
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Sesame-Ginger Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
09 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
17 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts or cashews, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Spiralize zucchini, carrot, and cucumber. Thinly slice bell pepper and green onions. Shred red cabbage and chop cilantro. Place all prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, maple syrup, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili flakes until well combined.
03 - Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Allow salad to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to permit flavors to meld and develop.
05 - Transfer salad to serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped nuts. Add extra cilantro if desired.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary needs.
  • The recipe requires zero cooking time, keeping the vegetables crisp and raw.
  • The zesty dressing perfectly balances savory sesame with a hint of ginger and lime.
02 -
  • Adjust the chili flakes to reach your preferred spice level.
  • For those with nut allergies, simply omit the peanuts or cashews from the garnish.
  • Double-check your soy sauce labels to ensure they are gluten-free if you are using tamari.
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