SESAME SOBA NOODLE AND VEGETABLE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Vegetable     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
12 ounces dried buckwheat noodles (fancy soba)*
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar*
12 ounces English hothouse cucumber, seeded, shredded
8 ounces carrots, peeled, shredded
6 large radishes, trimmed, sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
*Buckwheat noodles and seasoned rice vinegar are available at Asian markets and in the Asian section of some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Toast sesame seeds in heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Cool.
  • Cook noodles in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool. Drain well; transfer to large bowl. Add both oils and toss to coat. Mix vinegar and all remaining ingredients into noodles. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

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