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Cold Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing

March 21, 2016 By Patricia 72 Comments

Spring is here (although friends in some parts of the country would disagree), and I’m ready for easy-to-make, fresh-flavored meals. Cold Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing ticks off those boxes, and leaves you satisfied!

Delight in Cold Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing!

I need to spend as much time outdoors as I can before summer hits and the temps skyrocket. I know I’ve mentioned before that the crazy summer heat is the price we pay in Phoenix for such wonderful weather the rest of the year. But geeze, does it get hot!

Dig in to Cold Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing -- perfect when you're short on time!

These days, with my extra time spent hiking and doing anything else outdoors, quick meal prep becomes essential. When good weather hits your parts, I’m sure you feel the same way! Since Cold Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing is so easy to make, you’ll want to keep the recipe on hand for the summer months, too! It’s also ideal for a Meatless Monday meal.

The dressing packs a color punch, and so does its flavor. In my opinion, it’s the star of this dish. You’ve probably had something similar at your favorite hibachi restaurant. This dressing is a vibrant orange color (thank you carrots), a little sweet, and a little zesty. I could drink it straight out of the blender!

Perfect for the warm weather and a Meatless Monday meal: Cold Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing!

I used brown rice ramen noodles (gluten free) to contrast the green of the baby bok choy and edamame, and the orange dressing. You could use your favorite noodles for this recipe, and your favorite greens, too.

Soon, the dessert poppies will be out, but just for a short time. Their orange color reminds me of the color of this Carrot-Ginger Dressing. Spring is all around – enjoy it while it’s here!

Spend less time on meal prep without sacrificing flavor and heartiness: serve Cold Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing!

Nuts about noodles? Try my recipe for Pan-Fried Udon Noodles with Garlic and Rapini. Another of my favorites: this recipe for Cold Sesame-Peanut Noodle Salad. Both are easy to make with a ton of flavor!

Serves 2

Cold Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing

This salad is perfect for when you're short on time, but you still want a delicious meal! What great flavor and color the dressing provides!

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Ingredients

    For the dressing2 medium carrots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1-1/2-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or you can use a light olive oil), plus extra to coat the noodles
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For the salad2 (2-ounce) packages ramen noodles
  • 3 bunches baby bok choy, stems trimmed then diced and leaves torn
  • 1/2 cup shelled and steamed edamame
  • Sesame seeds as garnish

Instructions

    For the dressingAdd the ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  1. Stir before using.
  2. For the saladCook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain, then rinse in cold water.
  3. Drain again and drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of the oil over them. Toss to coat and refrigerate until cold.
  4. When cold, toss the noodles with the bok choy leaves and diced stems, and edamame.
  5. Add to individual plates, garnish with the sesame seeds, and serve with the Carrot-Ginger dressing.

Notes

This salad serves two, but you could easily double it to serve more people. Use your favorite noodles and greens in this dish, to your liking!

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Nutrition

Calories: 889 cal
Carbohydrates: 89 g
Fat: 53 g
Sodium: 2835 g
Protein: 30 g
Fiber: 18 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Meatless Monday, noodles, salad, salad dressing, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    Such a pretty and vibrant salad and that dressing sounds amazing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you, Kimberly! Ready for spring!
      Reply
  2. Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    I really love the contrast of flavours and colours in this dish. Beautiful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks very much, Aimee!
      Reply
  3. Catherine says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Dear Patricia, as the days warm up I know this meal will come in handy...it's like and refreshing and so beautiful! xoxo, Catherine
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you, Catherine! It's already so warm here in Phoenix!
      Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    What a lovely dish! That dressing is spot on!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca!
      Reply
  5. Kit Graham says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    The carrot ginger dressing sounds lovely. And I love all the colors in this. Everyone is posting such colorful Springtime recipes!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Thank you, Kit! I know - it was like everything "blossomed" at once! :)
      Reply
  6. Kylee @ Kylee Cooks says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    Wow, I love those flavor combinations. Such beautiful photos, too! YUM!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Kylee!
      Reply
  7. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    I love cold noodle meals! And that dressing looks so delicious! Love the colours!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks, Marsha! Glad spring is here :)
      Reply
  8. Taylor Thurston says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    All of these colors are incredible! Wow. This looks delicious. Nice photos :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Taylor! Happy Spring!
      Reply
  9. Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    I've always love cold noodle salads! Can't wait to try that dressing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks, Lauren - I know - I love them, too!
      Reply
  10. valentina says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    This recipe sounds absolutely delicious and it's so beautiful! I've always loved ginger dressings -- especially with noodle salads. I also love the dessert and the poppies must be stunning!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:17 am

      Thanks, Valentina! Yes! This time of year the weather is awesome!!
      Reply
  11. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Yum that looks amazing love the cold noodle salads! Maybe we will see you over at our meatless Monday linkup sometime would love to have you
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:16 am

      Thanks so much, Deborah! Will check it out!
      Reply
  12. Linda @ Veganosity says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    Carrot ginger dressing sounds so good. This is such a pretty dish, and easy too.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:16 am

      Thanks very much, Linda!
      Reply
  13. Katerina @ Diethood says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Yes!!! I am all about salads in spring and in summer! The best! And this one looks incredible! p.s. I'll take Phoenix weather over Chicago weather any day!! :-D
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:16 am

      I'd swap weather for a little while, Katerina! :) Thanks so much!
      Reply
  14. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    March 21, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    The salad looks great, but it's the dressing that is where I'd begin. I'm a ginger fanatic and love the idea of combining it with carrots in a salad dressing. It could go so well on lots of different type of salads.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:15 am

      It really does, Laura! I loved this dressing - could drink it! Thanks!
      Reply
  15. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Holy moly, those are ramen noodles?! I need to find me some of those! I had a soba noodle salad once and loved it but have had a hard time finding the noodles anywhere! This would be the perfect alternative!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:15 am

      They are, Kacey! I found them at Sprouts (not sure if there is one near you?). Thanks so much!
      Reply
  16. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    What a pretty salad, the colors just pop. Sounds so good too.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:14 am

      Thanks a bunch, Michelle!
      Reply
  17. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    March 22, 2016 at 1:06 am

    This is absolutely stunning. And I love this idea of something else to do with bok choy - I love it, but I'm sort unimaginative with it. This is such a great way to get more of it into your system!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:14 am

      Thanks so much, Julie! I love it in salads!
      Reply
  18. Meg @ With Salt and Wit says

    March 22, 2016 at 2:34 am

    I cannot wait for the warm weather so I can eat this everyday!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:13 am

      Ha!! I know - it's perfect right now for my parts! Thanks, Meg!
      Reply
  19. Alisa Fleming says

    March 22, 2016 at 2:40 am

    Everything about this salad looks like perfection to me ... except that we have snow heading our way again. I bet it would be good warm too, though :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:13 am

      Snow?? Ugh. Hard when it's officially spring! Thanks, Alisa
      Reply
  20. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says

    March 22, 2016 at 3:37 am

    I love noodles in dishes like this and that dressing sounds so tasty!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:12 am

      Thanks very much, Mel!
      Reply
  21. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    March 22, 2016 at 4:06 am

    This looks so interesting! A perfect light salad option for summer :D
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:12 am

      Thanks, Chrisy!
      Reply
  22. Sabrina says

    March 22, 2016 at 5:37 am

    I love the colors in this photo! I bet it tastes delicious too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:12 am

      Thanks very much, Sabrina!
      Reply
  23. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says

    March 22, 2016 at 8:10 am

    I'm a big fan of cold noodle salads. They are so darn good. That carrot ginger dressing also looks incredible! Definitely need to try this one!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:12 am

      Hi Vanessa! I agree - noodle salads rock ;) Hope you try this and enjoy!
      Reply
  24. Hedi says

    March 22, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Loving the colours, absolutely beautiful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:11 am

      Thanks a bunch, Hedi!
      Reply
  25. Immaculate says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    That dressing looks absolutely delicious . I need it in a bottle -YUM!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:11 am

      I know -- it's very yummy! Thanks so much, Immaculate!
      Reply
  26. pragati says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    The noodles look great, sort of like squid ink noodles? The dressing sounds tasty and is really colorful. As you say, it is totally drink worthy and sounds like a great combination for a smoothie too.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:10 am

      Hi Pragati - they look like squid ink noodles, but they're made of brown rice! Great idea for a smoothie! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  27. Jenn says

    March 22, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    I love salads like this for easy lunches or dinner in the spring/summer. And that dressing is simply gorgeous!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:10 am

      So easy to make! Thanks so much, Jenn!
      Reply
  28. Uma Srinivas says

    March 22, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    sounds great! I like the color of the food and ingredients of the dressing.:)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:09 am

      Thanks so much, Uma!
      Reply
  29. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    March 22, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I love all the colors in this salad! And your dressing sounds yummy! This is a must-try! :D
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:09 am

      Thanks, Andi! Hope you give it a go & enjoy!
      Reply
  30. Natalie Freed says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    Yes! I love carrot dressing! I want this right now. And on those black ramen noodles....gorgeous!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:09 am

      Thanks, Natalie! I love the combo!
      Reply
  31. Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says

    March 22, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    Your salad looks wonderful and I especially love the dressing - one that I'm sure would work well with other dishes too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:08 am

      Hi Deb - yes, for sure! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  32. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

    March 23, 2016 at 12:27 am

    the idea of noodle with carrot + ginger dressing sounds like a lovely idea for lunch. i could take this for lunch everyday!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 23, 2016 at 4:08 am

      Me, too! Thanks so much, Dixya!
      Reply
  33. The Vegan 8 says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:53 am

    This is such a beautiful Salad and so perfect to break in Spring! I'm especially in love with that dressing...so much amazing flavor going on. I can only imagine how delicious this was!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you - it's definitely tasty :)
      Reply
  34. Hauke Fox says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    Wow, these noodles look soo mega cool! And even better in combination with this dressing, I'm well impressed :D
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks a bunch!!
      Reply
  35. Lucie says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    Such a vibrant dish! And that dressing sounds absolutely amazing! <3
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you, Lucie!
      Reply
  36. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:08 am

    This dressing (and whole salad) sounds just sooo good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Julie!
      Reply

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