Budget Bytes Ginger Scallion Soba Salad Recipes

BUDGET BYTES' GINGER SCALLION SOBA SALAD

Steps:

• First prepare the ginger scallion dressing. Peel the ginger and grate it straight into a bowl to catch the juices. Slice the green onions, tip to end. Add the vegetable oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to the scallions and grated ginger. Set aside until you're ready to assemble the salad.
• Put a medium pot of water on to boil. When it reaches a rolling boil, add the soba noodles and cook according to the package directions (boil for about 5 minutes or until al dente).
• While you're waiting for the water to reach a boil (and for the noodles to cook once added), prepare the vegetables. Take the edamame out of the freezer and let thaw. Clean and slice the bell pepper and carrots into a thin matchsticks.
• When the noodles are finished cooking, drain them in a colander until most of the water is gone. Do not rinse under cold water or else the dressing won't stick and your salad will be soggy. Immediately combine the noodles, vegetables, and ginger scallion dressing. Toss to coat with dressing and serve.

SOBA NOODLES WITH SWEET GINGER SCALLION SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together the ingredients for Sweet Ginger Scallion sauce in the bowl. Set aside for 10 -15 minutes for the flavors to develop.
• To the cooked noodles, add the sweet scallion sauce, sesame seeds and toss the noodles to coat, checking the seasoning. Sprinkle lime juice, if desired, and topping with julienned cucumber, giving one final toss.

SOBA NOODLES WITH GINGER-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients; set aside. Cook edamame and soba noodles according to package directions; drain. Rinse noodles in cold water; drain again., Just before serving, combine the coleslaw mix, carrots, green onions, noodles and edamame in a large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds.