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Chicken And Soba Noodle Salad With Ginger Dressing
Chilled buckwheat soba noodles are traditionally served as cooling meal in the heat of summer in Japan. In this salad, the noodles are tossed with plenty of veggies, grilled chicken and a gingery dressing. Be sure to buy noodles with a high percentage of whole-grain buckwheat flour for the most beneficial fiber.
Ingredients for servings
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2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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3 teaspoon ginger finely grated
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3 medium garlic clove finely chopped
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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3 cup shiitake mushrooms stems discarded, caps sliced
Salt and peppe to taste
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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4 cup broccoli crowns cut into 2-inch florets
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0.5 cup shelled edamame
dry buckwheat soba noodles such as Eden Organic
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3 green onions thinly sliced
Chicken and Soba Noodle Salad With Ginger Dressing
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Set aside.
Heat the canola oil in a cast-iron skillet or heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until tender, 4 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper before adding it to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place on a cutting board and let rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
While the chicken rests, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and edamame and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to the serving bowl with the mushrooms. Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the noodles from overcooking. Add to the noodles to the vegetables in the bowl. Toss with the soy sauce dressing.
Thinly slice the chicken against the grain and place on top of the noodle mixture. Sprinkle green onions over the top and serve. (The salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)