Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

• 100g buckwheat soba noodles
• 1/2 cup shelled edamame, cooked
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves, torn
• 2 tablespoons basil leaves, torn

For Sesame-Ginger Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes).
2. Rinse noodles under cold water until completely cool, drain well.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooled noodles, edamame, bell peppers, carrot, and herbs.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
5. Pour dressing over noodle mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds before serving.
7. Serve chilled.