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Sesame Cucumber Noodles sit in shallow serving dish on wooden board. Fresh cucumbers, metal tongs, and fresh cilantro also in partial view.
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Easy Sesame Cucumber Noodles (Whole Foods Copycat)

These Easy Sesame Cucumber Noodles are inspired by Whole Foods. Made cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and a savory sesame-ginger dressing, these noodles are a flavorful and delicious garden-to-table dish.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jessica

Equipment

  • 1 small mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 8 oz. linguine spaghetti, or lo mein noodles
  • 1-2 medium garden cucumbers halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 1-2 tbsps. sesame seeds

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsps. toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsps. rice vinegar apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. chili crisp adjust as needed
  • 2 tsps. fresh ginger grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles according to package. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool to the touch.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and chili crisp to combine.
  • Place cold noodles in a serving dish. Toss with three-quarters of the dressing and add cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Toss gently to combine and coat evenly.
  • Add remaining dressing, if desired. Then, cover and chill at least 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds before serving.