Thai Cucumber Salad with Udon Noodles

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Udon noodles
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions

1. Cook the Udon noodles according to the package instructions.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked noodles, cucumber, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss to combine.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Udon noodles are a type of thick Japanese noodle made from wheat flour.
• Cucumbers are a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
• Cilantro is a flavorful herb that is often used in Asian and Latin American cuisine.
• Rice vinegar is a mild vinegar made from fermented rice.