Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 200 g buckwheat soba noodles
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 medium cucumber
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the soba noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 4‑5 minutes). Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar until the sugar dissolves to form the dressing.

3. 3

   Thinly slice the cucumber into half‑moon strips and chop the green onions. Toss the cooled noodles with the dressing, cucumber, and green onions. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately.