Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Name: Cold Soba Noodle Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt and ground pepper; 8 ounces soba noodles; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional); Sesame seeds, toasted if desired

Japanese soba noodles are lower in calories than regular pasta, with almost as much protein; their assertive flavor is matched here with rice vinegar, soy, and fresh cilantro.

Source: Everyday Food, May 2007

20 mins 5 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces soba noodles
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
Sesame seeds, toasted if desired

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain well again.
2. In a large bowl, combine noodles, cilantro, vinegar, soy sauce, and, if using, chili oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.