Almond Soba Noodle Salad

If you are looking for a healthy, quick and delicious dinner, noodles are a great option!  The salad I am sharing with you today uses soba noodles which are made from buckwheat and happen to be naturally gluten free!  They are a great alternative to spaghetti if you like a more whole grain tasting pasta.  I combine them with veggies and an almond butter sauce, and it comes together in under 30 minutes!  Give this a try the next time you need something healthy fast!

Author: Amy Lyons O’Neil

Amy has worked for Fresh and Natural Foods since 2006 contributing to the variety of healthful foods we offer. She graduated with a degree in studio art from Bethel University in 2007, but in her senior year of college, found that her passion was with the art of food. She later used her photography and culinary skills to create a vegan food and recipe blog, Fragrant Vanilla Cake. She has also written 3 cookbooks. She specializes in vegan and vegetarian recipes. Local, fresh and organic food has always been her focus in whatever she creates.

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Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 8 minutes | Ready in: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Noodles and Veggies:
• 1 8 oz pkg Eden soba noodles
• filtered water
• 2 medium organic carrots, cut julienne or shredded
• 1 bunch organic green onions, sliced thinly on the bias
• 1 cup organic snap peas, trimmed and halved
• Sauce:
• 3/4 cup Eastwind smooth almond butter
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 2 Tbsp tamari
• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• For Serving:
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to package directions.  Drain, and rinse with cold water until the starch is rinsed off the the noodles are cool.
2. Drain well, and add to a bowl along with the veggies.
3. Whisk together the dressing, then toss with the noodles.
4. Sprinkle with the almonds before serving.