Toasted Sesame Noodle Salad

This is a lovely, satisfying dish with bold Asian flavors for an easy summer or mild weather meal. This dish can be chilled or eaten while noodles are still warm. We sometimes serve this over a tossed salad. This dish is also great for a potluck if you double the recipe.

Lotus Foods millet ramen noodles come in little rectangular dried noodle blocks and they are perfect for quick meals as they cook in about four minutes.

Ingredients

(Serves 2-3 people )

2 dry blocks of millet ramen noodles
½ cup green onion, minced
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped finely

Dressing Ingredients

Juice of one lime
2 Tbls. coconut aminos
1 garlic clove, minced or grated
½ inch nub of ginger, grated
1 tsp. raw honey or coconut sugar
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper or hot red pepper flakes (optional)
2 Tblls. orange juice

Boil noodles according to package instructions. Avoid overcooking. Drain noodles and add to a medium bowl. Make the dressing and set aside. Add the remaining ingredients and stir gently to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir once more to distribute the dressing evenly. Serve and enjoy.