soba noodle salad

hot flash cook

Hot Flash Cook Soba Noodle Salad

serves 4

ingredients

• 8 oz dried soba noodles (100% buckwheat if available)
• 3 cups shredded cucumber
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 5 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded

  muscle losstired & low energy
• 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari or coconut aminos

  heart health
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• ½ tsp honey (or omit)

  blood sugar & pre-diabetes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger

  achy jointshot flashes & night sweats
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

  bone density (I'm shrinking!)heart health
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 sheet nori, cut into strips

  memory & focus
• 2 oz edamame (shelled)

  muscle lossbone density (I'm shrinking!)

method

1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
3. In a large bowl, toss noodles with cucumber, carrots, chicken, and edamame.
4. Pour dressing over and toss well.
5. Top with sesame seeds, scallions, and nori.
6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.