Oriental Cold Noodle Salad

Submitted By: Christiana Heins recipe Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 25 Minutes "A spicy, Thai-inspired soba noodle treat that's great for picnics and barbecues. For a Japanese-inspired version, omit the pepper flakes, peanuts, and cilantro; and add toasted sesame seeds."

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 15  ounces  dried  soba noodles
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  dark sesame oil
• 1⁄3 cup rice vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 1  lime, juice and zest of
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1  cup  finely grated carrot
• 1⁄4 cup  coarsely chopped salted peanuts
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse noodles with cold water, and set aside.
2. Pour into a large bowl the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix in lime zest, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrots, peanuts, and cilantro.
3. Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into dressing mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
4. Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce and vinegar. Serve cold.
5. Nutrition facts (per serving).
6. Calories (kcal) 242.
7. Protein 9.6g.
8. Cals from Protein 14%.
9. Total Fat 3.7g.
10. Cals from Fat 12%.
11. Carbohydrates 47.4g.
12. Cals from Carbohydrates 72%.
13. Fiber 1.3g.
14. Cholesterol 0mg.
15. Sodium 1071mg.