Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Notes: Soba (Japanese buckwheat) noodles and powdered wasabi are available in the Asian food section of well-stocked supermarkets as well as in Asian markets; bonito flakes are available in Asian markets.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1  pound  soba noodles (see notes)
• 1/4  cup  rice vinegar
• 3  tablespoons  soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  Asian sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon  powdered wasabi (see notes)
• 1/2  cup  minced green onions
• 1/4  cup  dried bonito flakes (optional; see notes)

Preparation

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until tender to bite, 3 to 6 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse gently under cold running water until cool.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and wasabi. Pour about half the dressing into a small bowl and reserve. Add noodles to the large bowl; mix to coat. Cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.

3. Just before serving, add reserved dressing to noodles and mix to coat. Sprinkle salad with green onions and bonito flakes, if using.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

302 (15% from fat)

Protein:

11g

Fat:

5.1g (sat 0.7)

Carbohydrate:

58g

Fiber:

0.2g

Sodium:

1135mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg