SESAME SOBA NOODLES WITH CUCUMBER, BOK CHOY, AND MIXED GREENS

Sesame Soba Noodles with Cucumber, Bok Choy, and Mixed Greens image

Provided by Sara Foster

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper, divided
1/3 cup canola oil
8 ounces soba noodles
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
3 cups (loosely packed) mixed baby greens
2 heads of baby bok choy, cored, thinly sliced crosswise
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into matchstick-size strips
3 green onions, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Salted roasted peanuts

Steps:

Puree first 9 ingredients and 1 teaspoon red pepper in blender until smooth. With machine running, gradually add canola oil through opening in lid. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
Cook soba noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Using kitchen shears, cut noodles crosswise in 2 to 3 places. Drizzle noodles in strainer with sesame oil and toss to coat.
Place greens, bok choy, cucumber, green onions, chopped cilantro, and mint in large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon red pepper, dressing, and noodles; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and peanuts and serve.

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Ishimwe Kuzka

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I can't wait to try this dish again with different vegetables.

Zeeshan

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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

Olayemi Bankole

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I had some trouble finding soba noodles at my local grocery store, but I was able to find them online.

Ayaan Tamrakar

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This dish is a bit too spicy for me, but I can see how others might enjoy it.

Geeta Thapa

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I'm not a huge fan of soba noodles, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is what made it for me.

Eddy Love

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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

Mahmood Sardar

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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. The soba noodles are chewy, the vegetables are crisp, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.