Soba Noodle Salad With Vegetables And Tofu

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
• 4 cups hot cooked soba noodles (about 8 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles) or 4 cups whole wheat spaghetti
• 3 cups very thinly sliced napa cabbage (chinese)
• 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (12 1/3 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe

• 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.