Peek-A-Boo Peanut Noodle Salad

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• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  reduced-fat peanut butter
• 2  tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄4 tablespoons  sesame oil
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh ginger
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 lb  soba noodles
• 2  scallions, thinly sliced
• 1  medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup  blanched peas

Directions

1. Mix the peanut butter in a large bowl with the soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring constantly, until the water returns to a boil. Cook until the noodles are al dente.
3. Scoop the noodles out of the pot and directly into the bowl with the peanut butter mixture. Add 2-4 tablespoons hot pasta water to loosen up the sauce.
4. Add the vegetables and toss well. Let cool. Cover and refrigerate.