Pork And Soba Noodle Salad
- 6 ounces soba noodles
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into strips
- 3 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Reserved cooked pork tenderloin (from Roast Pork Tenderloin With Acorn Squash )
- Red-pepper flakes and lime wedges (optional)
Serves 4
Prep time: 25 minutes
Made from buckwheat flour, these Japanese-style noodles have a nutty taste and are pleasantly chewy.
Directions:
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain.
2. In a large bowl whisk together hoisin, lime juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add noodles, carrots, bell pepper, and scallions; toss.
3. Thinly slice pork; cut each slice in half crosswise. Add to bowl with noodles; toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled; garnish with pepper flakes and lime wedges, if desired.