Beat the Summer heat with these Sesame Noodle Bowls! They're eaten cold, ready in 20 minutes, and great for meal prep!
I don't know about you, but when it's hot outside, I REALLY don't want to heat up the kitchen.
I'm actually happy eating a lot of cold meals in the Summer... although you'll sometimes find my weird self eating a can of soup for lunch in the Summer heat.
If you're looking for a cold dish that can be eaten for lunch or dinner, and tastes even better the next day, you'll love these Sesame Noodle Bowls!
They're done in about 20 minutes and have a nice toasty flavor thanks to the sesame seed oil. I'm obsessed!
Ingredients
This easy recipe makes 4 servings! Here's what's in it:
- Sesame seed oil
- Rice vinegar
- Soy sauce
- Tahini
- Water
- Garlic
- Chicken breast
- Cucumber
- Edamame
- Stir-fry rice noodles
Can You Make This Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can! Either store the whole recipe in the fridge, or divide into 4 servings and store in individual meal prep containers. It tastes better the next day! This makes for an amazing meal prep lunch, too.
What Can You Substitute for Tahini?
Tahini is basically a sesame seed butter, so you could technically replace it with another seed or nut butter. I've used peanut butter as a peanut sauce before, and it's really good!
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Can You Use a Different Protein?
You could make this with shrimp, or even tofu. You'd just have to adjust the cooking time and instructions.
If you're looking to save time, use a cooked rotisserie chicken and just cut the meat off the bone!
What Other Veggies Work in This Bowl?
You can add a few different vegetables for extra flavor!
- Shredded carrots
- Diced bell pepper
- Sugar snap peas
- Diced green onion
How to Make Sesame Noodle Bowls
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the sesame seed oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, tahini, water, and garlic.
Step 2
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil, then add the rice noodles, cooking for 4-5 minutes. Drain into a colander and rinse with cold water.
Step 3
Meanwhile, add the chicken, cucumber, and edamame to a large bowl. Add the sauce and stir to combine.
Step 4
Add the noodles then stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 5
Divide into 4 bowls and serve.
How to Store Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Use up within 3-5 days. This cold noodle salad tastes even better the next day!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you eat this hot or cold?
It can be eaten either way! I prefer it cold because I think it tastes better that way.
Can you use a different type of noodle?
I know that rice noodles can be expensive. Spaghetti is a good substitute! It's somewhat similar, and much cheaper.
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Easy Sesame Noodle Bowls
Beat the Summer heat with these Sesame Noodle Bowls! They're eaten cold, ready in 20 minutes, and great for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 2 cups frozen edamame, cooked
- 8 ounces stir-fry rice noodles
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sesame seed oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, tahini, water, and garlic.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil, then add the rice noodles, cooking for 4-5 minutes. Drain into a colander and rinse with cold water.
- Meanwhile, add the chicken, cucumber, and edamame to a large bowl. Add the sauce and stir to combine.
- Add the noodles then stir everything together thoroughly.
- Divide into 4 bowls and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 531Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 684mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 9gSugar: 4gProtein: 56g
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Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.
