Sesame soba noodle & vegetable salad

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsSesame seeds
12ouncesDried buckwheat noodles (fancy soba)*
4tablespoonsPeanut oil
1tablespoonOriental sesame oil
6tablespoonsSeasoned rice vinegar*
12ouncesEnglish hothouse cucumber, seeded, shredded
8ouncesCarrots, peeled, shredded
6largesRadishes, trimmed, sliced
3Green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

*Buckwheat noodles and seasoned rice vinegar are available at Asian markets and in the Asian section of some supermarkets.

Toast sesame seeds in heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Cool.

Cook noodles in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool. Drain well; transfer to large bowl. Add both oils and toss to coat. Mix vinegar and all remaining ingredients into noodles. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Bon Appétit July 1995