"Soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles, are ideal for salads because they taste particularly great when served cold Crunchy vegetables are highlighted here, adding lots of crisp, fresh texture Substitute with any raw vegetables you have on hand, such as cabbage, carrot, fennel, asparagus, broccoli or cauliflower..."
INGREDIENTS
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Kosher salt
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10 ounces soba noodles
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1 medium zucchini or cucumber (about 6 ounces)
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5 radishes (about 4 ounces)
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1 bell pepper (any color)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts (about 2 ounces), roughly chopped
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2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
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Handful of cilantro leaves
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1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
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1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (not natural)
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 teaspoons chile oil or hot sauce, plus more to taste
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1 garlic clove, grated