Cold Soba Noodles with Craisins® Dried Cranberries, Ginger, Cucumbers, and Herbs
Prep Time
20 minutesCooking Time
8 minutesServing Size
6
Ingredients
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">240g of soba noodles (about 2 bundles) or spaghetti noodles of choice
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">1 large or 2 small English cucumbers
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">40g of tahini
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">40g of rice vinegar
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">40g of finely grated fresh ginger
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">20g of low sodium soy sauce
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">40g of toasted sesame oil
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">130g total, a mix of chopped fresh cilantro, basil, and mint
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">1 pinch red pepper flakes
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">10cl water
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">130g of Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">100g chopped scallions (4 or 5)
<li itemprop=""recipeIngredient"">40g of toasted sesame seeds
Steps
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the soba noodles until al dente, according to package directions (usually 3 to 4 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Peel, cut the cucumber into 3-inch long pieces, and finely julienne.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, rice vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, herbs (save a few a tablespoons for garnish), and red pepper flakes. Once blended, whisk in some of the water to loosen to your desired consistency.
Toss the soba noodles in about ¾ of the sesame-ginger sauce. Mix in the Craisins® Dried Cranberries, cucumber, scallions, and sesame seeds. Season to taste with additional soy sauce or salt. Garnish with remaining herbs.