Thai Vegan Buckwheat Noodle Salad

Hey loves! Incase you didn’t see the recipe I did over at Artemano’s website, you can now always find the recipe right here! This is such a beautiful transitional meal heading into those colder days. Lettuce and vegetable filled salads are always a staple but it is nice to switch it up by adding whole grain, gluten free, fiber filled noodles to the mix. This comes together in a few minutes and can last in the fridge all week! Who needs Thai take out anymore? Now, I just need to attack a Thai curry, stay tuned…

Noodle Ingredients:

• 1 package 100% pure buckwheat soba noodles
•1 tbsp sesame oil
•1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
•1 tbsp mint, chopped
•1 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced
•½ cup carrots, julienned
•½ cup red pepper, julienned
•½ cup red or green cabbage, julienned
•2 tbsp peanuts, roughly chopped

Sauce Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp coconut sugar + 1 tbsp water
•1 garlic clove, finely chopped or pressed
•1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
•3 tbsp fish sauce
•¼ cup lime juice + zest (about 2 limes)
•2 tbsp almond or peanut butter
•1 jalapeno or Thai chili thinly sliced (optional)

Directions

1. Begin by boiling your water for the buckwheat noodles. Cook according to the package instructions.

2. While the noodles are cooking, prepare your sauce. Whisk coconut sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Add your garlic, ginger, fish sauce, lime juice and nut butter. Whisk until combined, and then add your chili peppers. Place in the fridge.

3.Rinse the noodles with cold water after they are done cooking to stop the cooking process and remove starches to avoid sticking. Toss the noodles in the sesame oil. Add half the sauce, cilantro, mint, scallions, carrots, red pepper and cabbage. Toss and taste. Add more sauce if desired. Top with peanuts and more fresh herbs.