INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 lb soba noodles
- 1 3/4 cups each cut into 3 pieces snow peas
- 3 thinly julienned Lebanese cucumbers
- 2 thinly julienned carrots
- 2 thinly sliced green onions
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 finely chopped garlic clove
METHOD
Dressing
1 In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Salad
2 In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the noodles for 5 minutes. Add the snow peas and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Let cool.
3 Add the noodles and snow peas to the dressing along with the remaining ingredients. Adjust the seasoning.
Note: Miso is a protein-rich fermented paste made from soybeans, grain (barley or rice), salt and water. It can be used in many preparations: soups, dressings, marinades, etc. It can be found in most grocery stores or Asian markets. It keeps in the refrigerator for 2 years.
