Soba Noodle Salad I

== Description ==
See Ginger-Sesame Dressing, or you can use your own favourite dressing.
== Ingredients ==
* 8 oz. portion frozen soba noodles, thawed and softened in boiling water and rinse in cold running water (or equivalent dry soba noodles, cooked according to package instructions)
* ⅕ block (3 oz) firm tofu, cut to ½" cubes (we make more tofu)
* 2 tbsp canola oil
* 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
* 1 scallion, green and white part, cleaned and thinly sliced
* ½ cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut in half lengthwise then cut across into thin half-moons
* sprinkle sesame seeds + cilantro sprigs for garnish
== Directions ==
# Add tofu to a large non-stick skillet without any oil and toss over high heat until all water has evaporated.
# Add canola oil, reduce heat to medium-high and fry, tossing frequently until tofu is firm and bouncy; beware of possible splattering.
# Drain over paper towels.
# In a large mixing bowl combine drained soba noodles, cilantro, scallions, cucumber and 2 – 3 oz dressing, toss well.
# Arrange salad in center of large plate and top with fried tofu.
# Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro sprigs.
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Pasta Salad Recipes
Category:Soba Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Category:Firm tofu Recipes
Category:Sesame seed Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes
Category:Cilantro Recipes