A bowl of crunchy cucumbers, slurp-worthy noodles, and a spicy sesame dressing-what more could you want? Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and totally customizable with your fave toppings! Add a little Jamón for a savory twist!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz of rice noodles (pad Thai or vermicelli)
• 1 tbsp of avocado oil
• 4 Persian of cucumbers, sliced
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp of sesame seeds
• Chili crisp (optional)
• 3 ounces of Mercado Famous Jamon 50% Iberico

For the sesame dressing:

• ¼ cup of tahini sauce
• 2 tbsp of rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp of tamari (or soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp of sesame oil
• 1 tbsp of sesame seeds
• 1 tsp of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• ¼ tsp of sea salt

Directions:

Step 1: Cook noodles according to package instructions, then rinse the selected noodles under cold water. Toss and mix in with avocado oil.

Step 2: Smash and chop the cucumbers, then toss them with salt, and set aside.

Step 3: Mix the dressing ingredients until they are smooth and evently mixed together for running consistency. Add water to adjust consistency if needed.

Step 4: Toss the noodles with half the dressing. Arrange on a platter and top with cucumbers, scallions, sesame seeds.

Step 5: Garnish with Mercado Famous 50% Jamón Iberico, and serve with extra dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Fancy it up: we love chili crisps sauce with this dish. If you can handle a bit of spice, we recommend drizzle up to 2 tbsp of chili crisp, it will add another layer of flavors to the dish.