Spring into Fresh Healthy Eating

By: Mia Randall

With Springtime here, take advantage of the abundance of fresh vegetables available and incorporate them creatively into your diet. Think outside the box of your everyday salad and try something fulfilling, fresh, and flavorful, like this Asian-style Soba Noodle Salad.

Soba Noodle Salad

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

DRESSING:

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce 3 scallions, sliced NOODLES:

8 ounces soba noodles 2 large red cabbage leaves 1 small red bell pepper 1 medium carrot 1 hothouse cucumber 1/2 small red onion 1 cup shredded cooked chicken Cilantro leaves, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and reserve.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for 5-6 minutes, until tender. Drain in colander and rinse under cold water.

3. Toss the noodles with half of the dressing.

4. Julienne all vegetables.

5. Toss together noodles, vegetables, chicken, and remainder dressing. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve and enjoy!