Shirataki Noodle Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
yash dani
3
20 minutes
Asian Fusion
Noodle Salad
Enjoy a fresh and satisfying Shirataki Noodle Salad tossed with crisp vegetables, roasted chickpeas, creamy avocado, and a rich homemade tahini dressing. Made with Urban Platter Shirataki Noodles, this wholesome salad combines refreshing textures with a delicious blend of tahini, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, and maple syrup. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it comes together quickly and can be served immediately for a flavorful, nourishing meal.
Ingredients
For the Creamy Tahini Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4-5 tablespoons water (or as needed for desired consistency)
For the Salad:
- 400g Shirataki Noodles, washed and drained
- 4 cups roughly chopped lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
Directions
Prepare the Creamy Tahini Dressing:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tahini, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, maple syrup, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Add 4 tablespoons of water and mix well with a whisk or fork until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- If the dressing is too thick, add 1 extra tablespoon of water at a time, mixing after each addition, until you reach your desired consistency. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the roughly chopped lettuce.
- Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of the prepared tahini dressing over the lettuce. Use tongs to gently toss and coat the lettuce well.
- Add the washed and drained shirataki noodles, shredded cabbage, sliced bell pepper, chopped cucumber, 1/2 cup of the roasted chickpeas, chopped avocado, and 1/4 cup of cilantro to the bowl with the dressed lettuce.
- Pour an additional 4 to 5 tablespoons of the tahini dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Using tongs, mix all the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring everything is well coated with the dressing.
Serve:
- Transfer the Shirataki Noodle Salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.
- Garnish with the remaining roasted chickpeas and fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy immediately!
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