Sesame and Cilantro Vermicelli Salad Recipe

Sesame and Cilantro Vermicelli Salad

Course: Salad

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Salad

  • 250 g vermicelli
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain but do not rinse.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a pan large enough to hold the entire salad, heat the vegetable oil, sesame oil, and red pepper on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the honey and soy sauce and mix well.
  • Add the drained pasta and stir until the pasta is well coated. Cover and chill for several hours.
  • When ready to serve, mix in the cilantro, peanuts, green onions and bell pepper. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.