Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOlive & FinchCold Asian Noodle Salad Recipe

Cold Asian Noodle Salad Recipe

Inspired by Olive & Finch
Time30m
Serves4

Chilled bean thread noodles, cucumbers, carrots, red cabbage, green cabbage, red onions, roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sesame soy vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Noodles

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the bean thread noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the cucumber, carrot, red cabbage, green cabbage, and red onion. Place all chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Mix the Salad

    Add the cooled noodles to the bowl of vegetables. Toss in the roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a pinch of sugar to create the sesame soy vinaigrette.

  5. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Drizzle the vinaigrette over the noodle salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled.

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