Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Sesame Dressing (Vegan)

An Asian-inspired noodle salad made by tossing soba noodles and raw veggies in a creamy spicy sesame dressing. The salad here contains red cabbage, green onions, and shredded carrot, but you can make it with any veggies you have on hand. Simple, flavorful, and delicious served either hot or cold.

Sauce

5 tbsp tahini**

¼ cup (62mL) water

1 -2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce

5 tbsp tamari or soy sauce

½ inch thumb ginger, finely minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

Noodles

10 oz (283g) soba noodles*

2 cups shredded red cabbage

1 -2 cups carrot, grated or shredded

1 -2 cups red bell pepper or cucumber, thinly sliced

1 cup cilantro or parsley, finely chopped

¼ cup thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Bring a large pot of water to boiling and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Rinse and chop all the vegetables. Set aside in a large bowl.

For sesame sauce, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Add additional water if needed. (The sesame oil is optional but is recommended for flavor. )

To assemble, toss veggies with the sauce until coated. Add in soba noodles and mix gently until all combined. Taste and add more seasonings (lime juice, sesame oil, tamari/soy sauce) as needed. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions and serve.

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