Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Prep time:                                20 minutes

Prep notes:

Cooking time:                          15 minutes

Yields:                                        4 people

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces soba noodles
• 6 cups water
• 1 bunch sunflower sprouts or pea shoots, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red radishes
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 2-inch piece grated fresh ginger
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions:

1. Put soba noodles into a pot of 6 cups boiling water.
2. Cook until tender, no more than 8 minutes.
3. Rinse with cold water when finished cooking.
4. Mix all vegetables and noodles in a large bowl.
5. Combine ingredients for dressing in a small bowl, or a container with a lid.
6. Once dressing is combined pour over noodles and mix well.