Soba Noodle Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Soba noodles 80 g · 270 kcal
• Cucumber 50 g · 7 kcal
• Carrot 30 g · 12 kcal
• Red bell pepper 40 g · 12 kcal
• Scallions 15 g · 5 kcal
• Fresh cilantro 5 g · 1 kcal
• Toasted sesame seeds 5 g · 28 kcal
• Soy sauce 20 g · 16 kcal
• Rice vinegar 15 g · 2 kcal
• Sesame oil 10 g · 88 kcal
• Fresh ginger (grated) 5 g · 4 kcal
• Fresh garlic (minced) 3 g · 4 kcal
• Maple syrup 5 g · 15 kcal
• Water 15 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. This stops the cooking process and prevents them from sticking.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, maple syrup, and water to create the dressing.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled soba noodles, julienned cucumber, shredded carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and chopped scallions.
4. Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture, then toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated. Garnish with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.