spicy peanut soba noodle salad

serves 4-6

Salad Ingredients

• 8 oz box of buckwheat soba noodles

• 3 cups of carrot noodles or shredded carrots

• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced

• 1 cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced

• 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

• 1 bunch green onions, diced

• Optional: 2 cups shredded chicken or 2 cups organic shelled edamame (I typically buy frozen)

Spicy Peanut Sauce Ingredients

• 2/3 cup unsalted smooth peanut butter*

• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

• 2-3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

• 2 inch piece ginger, minced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 limes, juiced

• 1 jalapeño or 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (omit if you don't like spice)

• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

• 3-4 tablespoons warm water

Directions

1. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl or blend in a food processor/blender and set aside. Add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to reach desired consistency.

2. Cook noodles according to package instructions.

3. In a large bowl. Mix together salad ingredients and dressing.

4. Top with more cilantro and toasted sesame seeds

*You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed for peanut butter