Sesame Soba Noodle Salad

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I'm a huge fan of noodle salads. And nothing says spring like a

fresh-tasting noodle salad.

 

This one is no exception. It has lightly blanched snow peas, soba

noodles, and a flavorful dressing, kicked up with some lemon juice,

scallions, and tahini. You can also feel free to add any fresh

vegetables you have on hand, as well as any fresh herbs, such as

cilantro. The finished recipe can be seen at

http://28cooks.blogspot.com

 

Sesame Soba Noodle Salad

8 oz soba noodles (or subsitute whole wheat linguine)

3 slices ginger, unpeeled

1 c snow peas, washed and trimmed

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp vegetable stock

1 tbsp tahini

pinch of salt

freshly ground pepper to taste

2 scallions, minced

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

 

Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add soba noodles and

ginger, and cook until noodles are almost tender, about 4 minutes.

Add snow peas, and continue to boil about a minute longer.(If using

linguine, follow cooking directions, adding peas a minute before

they are fully cooked) Drain, rinse, and discard ginger.

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, vegetable stock, tahini, salt,

and pepper. Whisk well. Stir in scallions. Combine noodles, peas,

and dressing together, and toss well. Stir in sesame seeds.

Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

 

Enjoy!

Christiane