Ingredients (Serves 5)

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9 oz whole grain soba noodles, cooked & cooled

3 cups cabbage, shredded

1 cup carrots, shredded

1 large cucumber, julienned

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

Fresh herbs – ½ cup cilantro, and chopped green onion

1–2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

Crunchy Toppings

Crushed peanuts

Creamy Peanut Dressing

Wow butter – ¼ cup

Hoisin sauce – 2 Tbsp

Soy sauce – 1 Tbsp

Rice vinegar – 1 Tbsp

Lime juice – 1 Tbsp

Water – to thin

Chili paste or sriracha – to taste

Dressing – Nuoc Cham (light & tangy)

Fish sauce – 4 Tbsp (sub soy sauce for vegetarian)

Fresh lime juice – 4 Tbsp

Rice vinegar – 2 Tbsp

Water – 2 Tbsp

Sugar – 2 Tbsp

Garlic – 2 cloves, finely minced

Fresh chili – 1–2 small

Sesame Seeds – 2 Tbsp

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INSTRUCTIONS:

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1. Cook the noodles

Boil the soba noodles according to the package (usually 3–5 min). Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.

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2. Prep the vegetables

Shred cabbage and carrots, julienne cucumber, slice bell pepper, chop herbs.

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3. Prepare the dressing

Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, and chili until sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust the balance of sweet–sour, salty–spicy.

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4. Assemble the salad

In a large bowl, layer noodles, vegetables and chicken. Top with herbs.

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5. Finish & serve

Drizzle dressing over salad, toss gently. Garnish with peanuts and Sesame seeds.