Soba Noodle Salad with Soy Dressing

SERVES: 6

PREPARATION TIME: 10 min

COOKING TIME: 5 min

Ingredient

Soba Noodle Salad:

12 oz soba noodles
12 oz extra-firm tofu, cubed
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed and cooked
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped bell pepper
2 green onions, finely sliced diagonally
1 tbsp toasted white and black sesame seeds

Soy Dressing:

3 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot
1 tsp red Asian chili paste, such as sambal oelek
1 tsp tahini paste
1 clove garlic, minced

Method

Soy Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, chili paste, tahini and garlic. Set aside.
Soba Noodle Salad: Cook soba noodles according to package directions, drain. Toss with dressing. Stir in tofu, edamame, cucumber, pepper and green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Cook with:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Filippo Berio’s classic, balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Taken from the first cold pressing of the olives, this oil is ideal for sauces, marinades, drizzling and dipping.