Name: Sesame Noodle Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package linguine; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 5 scallions, sliced; Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Sesame Noodle Salad

SERVES: 4

PREP: 20 Min

If you've ever gone to get takeout, then we can bet you've tried a takeout restaurant's Sesame Noodle Salad and fallen in love. Have you ever thought to try to make it at home? It's not as complicated as you might initially think. In fact, it'll only take you about 20 minutes to prepare from start to finish! Perfect for a side dish the next time you make homemade stir-fry, our Sesame Noodle Salad is sure to complement your meal to a T.

What You'll Need

1 (8-ounce) package linguine
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
5 scallions, sliced
Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

What to Do

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
Stir together vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in linguine and scallions; sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Transform this simple side dish into a main dish by adding meat or veggie stir-ins. Try finely diced fresh tomato, squash, and green bell pepper; chopped cooked chicken; leftover grilled shrimp or flank steak; or even fried tofu cubes.