Duck-Sobas-Vegetables Salad, Soy-Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked duck breasts, sliced
• 8 oz soba noodles
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped mint
• 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

Soy-Sesame Sauce Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder

Directions

1. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions and rinse well with cold water.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked soba noodles, sliced duck breast, bell peppers, shredded carrots, shredded purple cabbage, chopped scallions, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint.
3. To make the soy-sesame sauce, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ginger powder in a small bowl.
4. Pour the soy-sesame sauce over the soba noodle mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Top the salad with toasted sesame seeds.

Verdict

This duck-sobas-vegetables salad with soy-sesame sauce is a perfect combination of flavors and textures. The juicy duck breast, earthy soba noodles, and crunchy vegetables make it a satisfying meal that will leave you feeling nourished and energized.

Serving Suggestions

This salad can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It can also be made in advance and chilled until ready to serve. When ready to eat, give it a quick stir to ensure everything is well coated in the delicious sauce.