Eating In - Asian Noodle Salad with Toasted Sesame Dressing

 Asian Noodle Salad with Toasted Sesame Dressing

We made this the other night and it was good... so good we are going to make it again and hopefully soon.

Salad:

• 1 8-ounce package of soba noodles
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons tamari or shoyu (soy sauce)
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper oil

Optional Additions:

• Fried tofu
• Chopped red cabbage
• Blanched broccoli

Preparation

Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse in colander. To toast sesame seeds, place in a dry skillet over medium heat. Keep seeds moving until they release aroma, pop and begin to change color. Remove and set aside.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl; whisk together. Place drained noodles in a large bowl. Add dressing, cilantro and sesame seeds; toss gently. Add optional chopped vegetables and toss again.

We added the red cabbage and some scallions too.  We also grilled up some steaks and marinated them in some extra dressing we prepared... mmm mmm good.  I wish I would have taken pictures but we chowed down too quickly.  
Go.  Try.  Love.


xoxo
wren