RECIPE: Udon Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

This simple salad is a celebration of mottainai, the Japanese spirit of never letting good food go to waste. Colorful and chewy udon noodles provide the base for any left-overs you may have in your fridge, while a drizzle of sesame dressing adds the perfect hint of nutty aroma and flavor.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 package 5 Grain Udon Noodles
  
• 2 large lettuce leaves
• ½ - 1 cucumber (juliened)
• 4 cherry tomatoes
• Shredded cooked chicken 
• Other toppings as desired (ie ham, tuna, tofu, boiled eggs, steamed vegetables or any other leftovers you may have in your fridge)
• Pinch of white sesame seeds (optional)

For the dressing:

• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar* or apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil*
• 1-2 Tbsp soy sauce*
• 1 tsp oyster sauce*
• ½ tsp sea salt*
• 2-3 tsp beet sugar or brown sugar
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• Pinch of white sesame seeds
  

Instructions:

1. Heat the udon noodles in boiling water, drain into a colander, chill thoroughly in ice water, and drain well.

2. Separately, make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl. 

3. Arrange the udon on a plate and top with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chicken, and any other toppings.

4. Pour over the dressing from step 2, sprinkle with additional white sesame seeds if desired, and serve.

*Available for single item purchase at our Market: Michi no Eki

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