How to Make Shanghai Noodle Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shanghai noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is both healthy and satisfying. It's a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of Shanghai, a cosmopolitan city known for its vibrant food scene. This salad is packed with colorful and crunchy vegetables, tender noodles, and a zesty dressing that brings all the flavors together. It's a great dish for a light lunch or a side dish to accompany your main course.

The star of this salad is the noodles – traditionally, Shanghai noodle s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh thick Chinese wheat noodles
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the Chinese noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until they have cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Rinse the noodles with cold water several times to chill, then drain again.
  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together the ketchup, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, kosher salt, and lime juice until the brown sugar has dissolved. Place the noodles, green onion, carrots, zucchini, red pepper, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes into the bowl, and gently toss to thoroughly mix the salad and coat with dressing. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1315mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 241mg