Asian Noodle Salad
2" soba noodles OR 1" spaghettini
1 lemon OR lime
1 tbsp fresh OR 2 tsp bottled ginger
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 - 1 long english cucumber
10 oz baby spinach (1 large pre-packed bag)
1. Slice cucumber lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Cut "half moon" slices thinly.
2. Combine zest of lemon (or lime) with ginger (minced finely), garlic (minced finely), vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil.
3. Cook noodles. Before draining add spinach. Drain immediately. Rinse under cold water. Drain well.
4. Toss noodles with dressing. Add 1 tbsp lemon (or lime) juice. Add more to taste.
Voila. (Excellent for leftovers I've been told.)