Sesame Cold Noodles with Zucchini & Cabbage
by May 18th, 2011 // Dinner, Lunch, Sides, Veggie Friendly
Sesame Cold Noodles with Zucchini & Cabbage
It’s been a ca-razy day today and I’m just getting around to posting the latest Perfect Picnic recipe. These Sesame Cold Noodles are one of my all time faves because they get better with time and taste great at room temp.
The cabbage and zucchini add a nice little crunch to the dish but the flavor comes from the awesome gingery, peanut buttery dressing. The adults dug right in while the kids ran around the park only half listening to the music in the background.
The only thing wrong with this recipe is that there’s never enough left over. What’s your favorite picnic pasta dish?
Sesame Cold Noodles with Zucchini & Cabbage Recipe
Prep Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 7 mins
Ingredients:
1 pound spaghetti (we use whole wheat)
2 small zucchinis, shredded
1 bag shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minched
1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoons kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
sesame seeds
1. Place cabbage and zucchini in a large bowl and set aside.
2. Cook pasta til al dente in a large pot of boiling water. (About 7 to 8 minutes)
3. Meanwhile, whisk together oils, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, peanut butter, salt and fresh cracked pepper.
4. Drain pasta and transfer to bowl with zucchini and cabbage. Pour dressing over pasta while it’s still warm and toss to coat.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before eating.
Serves: 8 to 10
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I will def be trying this recipe!
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