Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet

Drain and rinse under a cold tap and leave to cool and dry

Slice the vegetables finely and shave the carrots with a peeler

Add all the salad ingredients to a large serving bowl and toss together

To make the dressing, place all the ingeredients in a bowl and mix

Add the dressing to the salad

Garnish the salad with herbs such as chopped chives, coriander, spring onions and sesame seeds

Photo credit: Patricia Niven