Cold Soba Noodles with Craisins® Dried Cranberries, Ginger, Cucumbers, and Herbs

Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings:6 servings
Specialty:DF, V, K

Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings:6 servings
Specialty:DF, V, K

INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces soba noodles (about 2 bundles) or spaghetti noodles of choice
1 large or 2 small English cucumbers
1/3 cup tahini
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 cup total, a mix of chopped fresh cilantro, basil, and mint
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/3 to 1/2 cup water
1 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries
3/4 cup chopped scallions (4 or 5)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Nutritional Info

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the soba noodles until al dente, according to package directions (usually 3 to 4 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Peel, cut the cucumber into 3-inch long pieces, and finely julienne.

In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, rice vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, herbs (save a few a tablespoons for garnish), and red pepper flakes. Once blended, whisk in some of the water to loosen to your desired consistency.

Toss the soba noodles in about ¾ of the sesame-ginger sauce. Mix in the Craisins® Dried Cranberries, cucumber, scallions, and sesame seeds. Season to taste with additional soy sauce or salt. Garnish with remaining herbs.