Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

Substitute fresh spinach or rice for the soba noodles, and put it in a whole-wheat wrap for a quick, portable lunch

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Ingredients (Serves 4)

3/4 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp freshly grated ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lime, zested and juiced
1-2 tbsp hot water
Pinch chili flakes (optional)
1 13-oz package soba noodles
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup crushed cashews
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup bean sprouts
15 snow peas

Instructions

  1. In a food processor combine first 12 ingredients and pulse until smooth.
  2. Cook noodles in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water. In a serving bowl, toss noodles with peanut sauce and remaining salad ingredients.

Nutritional information

Nutrients per serving: 864 calories, 43 g fat, 28 g protein, 106 g carbs, 4 g fibre. Excellent source of folate, vitamin C and iron.

Recipe by Erin Butcher
Photography by James Tse
Food styling by Claire Stubbs
Prop styling by Jane Hardin