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Spicy Tahini and Avocado Soba

By Candice Kumai

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A single serving of buckwheat noodles swirled into a bowl with slices of avocado and baby greens and edible flowers.
Photo by Candice Kumai

Soba + tahini + avocado? Enough said. This full- meal noodle salad is one of my favorite ways to fill up on good carbs, healthy fats, and plenty of nutrient-rich greens.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

Tahini-Miso Dressing:

¼ cup tahini paste
3½ tablespoons organic red miso paste
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (depending on how hot you like it)

Noodle salad:

1 (8- to 9.5-ounce) pack dried soba noodles
1 cup thin jicama matchsticks
2 cups baby spinach
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
2 tablespoons gomashio, plus more as needed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, cook the soba noodles in boiling water, as directed on your package.

    Step 2

    Make the dressing: Put the tahini paste, miso paste, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a large bowl. Whisk well.

    Step 3

    Drain the cooked noodles and rinse under cold running water; set aside in the colander. (Quick tip: To keep your noodles from clumping together, rub the noodles together when rinsing under cold running water to wash away excess starch. This will also make sure your noodles maintain a perfect texture.)

    Step 4

    Add your drained and cooled soba noodles to the dressing bowl and toss.

    Step 5

    Add the jicama and baby spinach; mix well. Top off the soba noodles with avocado slices and gomashio.

    Step 6

    To serve, twirl the noodles using tongs and place in individual serving bowls.

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From Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit © 2018 by Candice Kumai. Published by Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
TagsSaladSoba NoodleNoodlePasta & NoodlesAsianTahiniAvocadoVegetableMainSideLunchDinnerGluten FreeVegetarianDairy FreeVeganEasyQuick30 Minutes or LessSimmerCookbooksHarper Collins

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