Name: Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles (or your preferred kind of noodle¹); 2 large carrots, grated² or diced; 1 English cucumber, grated or diced; half of a small red cabbage, finely chopped; 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions; toppings: chopped peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, extra cilantro, lime wedges; 1/4 cup natural peanut butter; 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice; 2-3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes