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Cold sesame soba noodle salad with scallions on a plate

7) Cold sesame soba noodle salad with scallions

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz soba noodles
  • 3 tbsp tahini or smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2-3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 small cucumber julienned
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook soba according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and garlic until smooth.
  3. If using, you can toss the noodles with dressing, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro.
  4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Taste and adjust salt or pepper; serve cold.