Soba Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• •200g soba noodles
• •1 small cucumber, julienned
• •1 bell pepper (red or yellow), thinly sliced
• •2 carrots, grated
• •4 radishes, thinly sliced
• •3 green onions, chopped
• •1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
• •2 tbsp soy sauce
• •1 tbsp rice vinegar
• •1 tbsp sesame oil
• •1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (usually about 4-6 minutes).

3. 3

   Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, sliced bell pepper, grated carrots, sliced radishes, and chopped green onions.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.

6. 6

   Add the cooled soba noodles to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.

7. 7

   Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using, and serve chilled. Enjoy your healthy soba noodle salad!