# What you'll need:
→ Soba Noodles
01 - 7 oz soba noodles
→ Crunchy Slaw
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 3 scallions, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Spicy Peanut Dressing
08 - 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
→ Garnishes
17 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges
# Method:
01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine red cabbage, green cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, scallions, and fresh cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
04 - Add the cooked cooled soba noodles to the bowl with the slaw mixture. Pour the spicy peanut dressing over the combined ingredients and toss thoroughly until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Divide the salad among serving bowls. Top each portion with chopped roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve immediately for a warm salad or refrigerate for 30 minutes for a chilled version.
