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Soba Salad with Soy-Wasabi Vinaigrette

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Soba Salad with Soy-Wasabi Vinaigrette
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
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Good, Solid Recipe

In addition to their satisfying textures, steamed vegetables retain more water-soluble nutrients than their boiled counterparts. Curly soba noodles, found in the international or ethnic aisle of your grocery store, impart a neutral flavor that works well in this Asian-inspired entrée.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

  • 1  garlic clove, minced
  • 6  ounces  Japanese curly noodles (chucka soba), uncooked
  • 1  cup  frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
  • 4  ounces  snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 4  ounces  whole baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
  • 3  tablespoons  rice vinegar
  • 3  tablespoons  low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
  • 1  tablespoon  prepared wasabi paste
  • 1/2  cup  thinly sliced radishes

Preparation

1. Prepare garlic; let stand 10 minutes.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well.

3. Steam edamame, peas, and carrots 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge vegetables into ice water; drain.

4. Combine garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and wasabi in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add pasta, vegetable mixture, and radishes; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
274 (20% from fat)
Fat:
6g (sat 0.7g,mono 1.6g,poly 2.2g)
Protein:
9.2g
Carbohydrate:
41.6g
Fiber:
4g
Cholesterol:
0.0mg
Iron:
2mg
Sodium:
740mg
Calcium:
47mg
Jackie Mills, MS, RD, Cooking Light, JULY 2008

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Liza
This dish was OK. I love wasabi, but that's really all I tasted in the dish - and I used about 2/3 T! My eyes were watering just stirring the dish. Sesame oil is another strong flavor I love, but I could barely get a hint of it. If you're looking for a soba salad, the "Peanut Chicken Soba Salad" from CL is much, MUCH better, especially for packed lunches (my intention with this salad).09/23/09

5 stars
Tara
3 stars does not do this recipe justice. You must be a fan of wasabi, as the flavor is very strong, but it's perfect with the combination of vegetables. Also added green onions and cilantro. Would also be great with roasted peanuts or toasted sesame seeds. Served with CL Grilled Salmon with East-West Spice Rub and Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup.08/09/09