Name: Soba Noodle Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) dried soba noodles; 1 English cucumber, julienned; 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

Cook the soba noodles

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 4-5 minutes. Do not overcook as they will become mushy.
Rinse and cool the noodles

Drain the noodles and immediately rinse under cold running water, gently rubbing them between your fingers to remove excess starch. Continue rinsing until the noodles are completely cold. Drain well.
Prepare the vegetables

While the noodles are cooking, prepare all your vegetables. Julienne the cucumber and carrot, slice the bell pepper into thin strips, slice the green onions, and chop the cilantro.
Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
Assemble the salad

In a large bowl, combine the cooled soba noodles with all the prepared vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Garnish and serve

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and remaining cilantro over the salad. The salad can be served immediately or chilled for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.

Soba Noodle Salad

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