Shelly's Recipe

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1 pkg soba noodles
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp hot chili oil
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced or julienned
5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
1/2 cup julienned bok choy
1 cup bean sprouts, optional
3 tbsp minced fresh cilantro leaves
3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
4 tbsp unsalted peanuts, for garnish

In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.

In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.