Chilled Soba Noodle and Tofu Salad

Prep Time: 10 Minutes       Cook Time: 8 Minutes      Serves: 4

8 oz soba noodles, cooked al dente

1 cup thinly sliced english cucumber

1 cup julienne mixed peppers

1 cup raw cashews

1 cup tofu, 1/4” cubes

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup of loosely chopped cilantro

2 tbsp tamari, wheat free

Juice of 1 fresh lime

2 tbsp mirin

1 tbsp roasted sesame oil

1 tbsp safflower oil

1/2 teaspoon sambal olek or chili paste of your choice

  

1. Rinse soba noodles with cold water and coat with safflower oil

2. Whisk tamari, lime juice, mirin, sesame and safflower oil and sambal olek

3. Add tofu to tamari mixture and set aside to marinate for 5-10 minutes

4. In mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients, except for 1 tbsp green onions and 1/4 cup cashews for garnish

5. Mix in tofu and tamari mixture, coating noodles well

6. Plate and garnish with remaining cashews and green onions

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