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Cold Sesame Noodles with Summer Vegetables

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Cold Sesame Noodles with Summer VegetablesRomulo Yanes

We like vegetarian mains in summer; for a heartier dish, add shredded rotisserie chicken or sliced grilled steak.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot chili sauce)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
8 cups matchstick-size pieces mixed summer vegetables (such as carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and bell peppers; about 1 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
freshly ground pepper
8 ounces buckwheat soba (Japanese-style noodles) or vermicelli noodles
1 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first four ingredients in a large bowl. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain. Run noodles under cold water to cool them; drain well and add to bowl with vegetables. Add cilantro and scallions; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle sesame seeds over and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 380 calories
20g fat
7 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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