Soba Noodle Salad

Buckwheat soba noodles, mango, red bell pepper, garlic, basil, mint, peanuts, lime, and sesame oil are combined to make a delectable soba noodle salad.

Ingredients :

• 6 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar

• 1 Tbsp sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 large garlic clove, minced

• 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

• Zest of one lime

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

• 6 ounces soba noodles

• 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped

• Peeled and cubed one tiny, ripe mango.

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint

• 1/2 cup chopped toasted salted peanuts

STEPS :

     1. Make the dressing :

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar and salt dissolve. Allow to cool after adding the garlic. Mix in the lime juice, lime zest, and sesame oil.

     2. Cook the noodles :

Cook the noodles in salted water until al dente, as directed on the packet. Drain and then thoroughly rinse with cool water. Toss the noodles with the dressing in a large mixing dish.

     3. Combine :

Combine the mango, bell pepper, basil, and mint in a mixing bowl. Toss and serve. Serve with a sprinkling of chopped peanuts on top.