Clear Skin Vegetable Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package rice noodles
• 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup chopped coriander/cilantro
• 2 cups chopped red cabbage
• ¼ cup chopped chives
• ½ cup of thinly sliced carrot
• ½ cup of thin sliced capsicum/bell pepper

Dressing Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons tamari
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Manuka honey

Method

1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions (usually takes 2-4 minutes in boiling water)
2. While the noodles are boiling, combine the coriander/cilantro, cabbage, chives, carrots and capsicums/bell peppers into a large bowl.
3. Once boiled, simply drain well and place in the same large bowl with the salad.
4. Then combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
5. Heat the dressing in a sauce pan for 2 to 3 minutes to open up the flavours.
6. Pour dressing over noodles and toss gently with sesame seeds and mix well.
7. The salad can be served immediately or chilled until ready to eat.