Revitalizing Asian Soba Noodle Salad

Ingredients

Ginger

1 tablespoon, freshly grated

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Honey

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

1/4 cup

Rice vinegar

2 tablespoons

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Sesame seeds

1 tablespoon, toasted

Cilantro

1/2 cup, chopped

Green onions

4, thinly sliced

Red bell pepper

1, thinly sliced

Cucumber

1, thinly sliced

Carrots

2, julienned

Soba noodles

200g

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrots, thinly sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
3. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger until well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the cooked soba noodles and vegetable mixture. Toss until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
6. Optional: For a protein-packed variation, add grilled chicken or tofu cubes to the salad.