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cold sesame soba noodle and cucumber salad

Cold Sesame Soba Noodle and Cucumber Salad with Poached Shrimp

This Cold Sesame Soba Noodle and Cucumber Salad with Poached Shrimp is a healthy, filling Asian-inspired salad, perfect for lunch or a light dinner
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 salads
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp fully cooked with tails removed and chilled
  • 1 9- ounce package of soba noodles
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1/2 cup ~1 bunch scallions, whites and greens sliced
  • 2 large seedless cucumbers spiralized into noodles
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: avocado red pepper flakes, black sesame seeds & additional rice wine vinegar

Method
 

  1. First, prepare an ice bath to shock the soba noodles and edamame once they're cooked.
  2. To do this, place cold water in a large bowl, fill with ice then set aside.
  3. Next, prepare the noodles and edamame by bringing a large stockpot of water to boil (do not salt the water).
  4. Once boiling, add in the uncooked soba noodles and set a timer for 4 minutes.
  5. After 3 minutes of cooking, add the shelled edamame to the soba noodles and boiling water.
  6. At the 4 minute mark, strain the soba noodles and edamame then immediately place the strainer into the prepared ice bath to stop the cooking. Let sit 2-3 minutes then remove and strain completely. Set aside.
  7. To prepare the dressing mix together the tamari, rice wine vinegar, sesame seed oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and salt.
  8. Place the soba noodles and edamame in a large bowl then add in the cucumber noodles.
  9. Pour the dressing over the noodles and using tongs, toss to incorporate. Stir in the scallions.
  10. Chill for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
  11. To serve, place a portion of the noodle salad in a bowl, top with a few slices of avocado and 5-6 poached shrimp. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and a small splash of rice wine vinegar, if desired.