ORIENTAL COLD NOODLE SALAD

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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."

Provided by douglas.stockley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse noodles with cold water, and set aside.
  • 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.
  • Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into dressing mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce and vinegar. Serve cold.
  • Nutrition facts (per serving).
  • Calories (kcal) 242.
  • Protein 9.6g.
  • Cals from Protein 14%.
  • Total Fat 3.7g.
  • Cals from Fat 12%.
  • Carbohydrates 47.4g.
  • Cals from Carbohydrates 72%.
  • Fiber 1.3g.
  • Cholesterol 0mg.
  • Sodium 1071mg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 1162.2, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 10.9

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