Oriental Cold Noodle Salad (Low Fat/Vegetarian)

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Soba noodles are easily found in the Asian section of your grocery store, you could substitute 1 pound of angel hair pasta for the soba noodles but the soba noodles are better to use ;-) Plan ahead this needs to chill for a minimum of 2 or more hours before serving, prep time includes chilling time. Add in some frozen thawed peas, steamed broccoli, or some cooked chicken or shrimp if desired."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 15 ounces dried soba noodles (can use a little more)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar (do not use rice wine vinegar!)
• 1⁄3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce (more if needed)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or use 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste)
• 1 small carrot (peeled and finely grated, squeeze out the extra moisture with hands)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sesame seeds
• black pepper (optional)

directions

1. Cook the soba noodles in a large pot of water according to package directions; drain then rinse with very cold water, drain again.
2. Cut the noodles into about 3 to 4-inches then place into a large bowl.
3. Add in grated carrots and green onions; set aside.
4. In a bowl mix together dark sesame oil with rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes) stir until the brown sugar is completely dissolved; pour over the noodles and vegetables, add in sesame seeds then toss well to coat.
5. Season with black pepper if desired.
6. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 or more hours.
7. If you find that the noodles are too dry after chilling time add in a small amount more of soy sauce and toss.

Reviews

[adopt a greyhound]

Great salad for Meatless Mon. Served with Recipe #32783.

 

[Kim~In~Canada]

Good

 

[candymom]

This is fabulous! I substituted apple cider vinegar b/c I wanted to get this marinating, I also put in thawed peas and carrots mixed and I can hardly keep from eating this. Thanks so much. At this rate there will be none left for tonight.

 

[Julie R.]

Very good. DIdn't have enough time to let it marinate. I bet it's even better with longer. Added some snow peas. Served with Hunan Chicken #28287. Update: July 2010. Made again. Very nice flavor. Added broccoli slaw mix.

 

[nanjean67]

I cut this in half. I did have trouble finding the SOBA noodles but finally went to a Japanese market. I did not cut the green onions or carrots down as I thought they were great in this receipe. I also recommend cutting thet lime juice down as it was too strong for me. Very nice salad and would be good for a luncheon. I definately will make this again.