French‑Inspired Soba‑Noodle Salad with Herbes de Provence

Ingredients

• 140 g soba noodles
• 150 g cherry tomatoes
• 30 g mixed fresh herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon)
• 2 tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Herbes de Provence
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the soba noodles according to package directions (usually 4–5 minutes), then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

2. 2

   While the noodles cool, halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the mixed fresh herbs.

3. 3

   In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Herbes de Provence, salt, and black pepper to form the vinaigrette.

4. 4

   Toss the cooled noodles with the tomatoes, herbs, and vinaigrette until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.