Chilled Lo Mein Noodles with Szechuan Peppercorns

Traditional lo mein noodles are fresh noodles made from wheat flour, egg, and water. This kicky salad uses pantry-friendly dried noodles, which are thinner and a little less chewy.

Chilled Lo Mein Noodles with Szechuan Peppercorns garnished with cilantro on a plate on top of a blue surface
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 ounces dried lo mein noodles (such as Simply Asia)

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil

  • 3 tablespoons Chinese black rice vinegar or rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (seeded if desired)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed

  • 1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool. Drain well. Use kitchen shears to cut noodles into smaller pieces. 

  2. For vinaigrette, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, garlic, and peppercorns in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. 

  3. In a serving bowl, toss noodles with vinaigrette until well coated. Top with peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145 Calories
10g Fat
10g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 103mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.