Szechuan Noodle Salad Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant Szechuan Noodle Salad! Ready in under 30 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish. Toss together perfectly cooked noodles with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a zesty Szechuan dressing. Feel free to customize it with your favorite fresh vegetables like bell peppers, bean sprouts, or snow peas. This recipe, originally inspired by an Asian grocer's website, is a quick and easy way to enjoy the bold flavors of Szechuan cuisine.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 208.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Szechuan Noodle Salad

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Szechuan Noodle Salad

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How to Make Szechuan Noodle Salad

  1. Cook 8 ounces of noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. While noodles cook, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, 1.5 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional) and serve immediately or chill for later.
  6. Add any other desired vegetables (such as bell peppers, bean sprouts, or snow peas) in step 3.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

7g

Carbs

9g