Soba Noodle Salad with Vegetables and Tofu

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Servings: 5

This Asian noodle salad is packed wtih vegetables and tofu and tossed with a spicy dressing, making it a protein-filled vegetarian one-dish meal.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tablespoon bottled minced or minced peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic

1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic

4 cups hot cooked soba (about 8 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles) or whole wheat spaghetti

3 cups very thinly sliced napa (chinese) cabbage

2 cups fresh bean sprouts

1 cup shredded carrot

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 (12.3-ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions:

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
2. To prepare salad, combine noodles and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, tossing well to coat.

By RecipeOfHealth.com