Asian Noodle Salad

This Asian Noodle Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines soba noodles with crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing. Its perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer barbecue.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz soba noodles
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• For the dressing: 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions:

As directed on the package, cook the soba noodles

After cooking, rinse them under cold water and let them drain well

Put shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds in a large bowl

Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes, if you want, in a small bowl with a whisk

Add the dressing to the noodles and toss everything together until its well covered

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it so the flavors can mix

If you want, you can serve it cold and top it with extra chopped peanuts and cilantro