Asian Noodle Salad with Toasted Sesame Dressing

Colombian Salad

Ingredients

  • Makes 4 to 6 servings
  • The full-bodied aroma of sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil gives this dish deep flavor. Add steamed broccoli and tofu to make a nutritionally complete one-dish meal. Great for lunch boxes, too!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 to 12 minutes
  • Salad:
  • 1 8-ounce package soba noodles
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Dressing:
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons tamari or shoyu
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon hot pepper oil

Optional:
Chopped red cabbage
Finely sliced radishes
Pan-fried tofu cubes
Steamed broccoli florets
Sliced scallions
1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse in colander.
2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl; whisk together.

3. Place drained noodles in a large bowl. Add dressing, cilantro and sesame seeds; toss gently. Add optional chopped vegetables and toss again.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 359

Fat: 16

% fat calories: 40

Cholesterol: 0

Carbohydrate: 44

Protein: 11





359 calories

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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: the net
Submitted By: Lee.M Kaye

Asian Noodle Salad with Toasted Sesame Dressing