# 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook soba noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to halt the cooking process. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
04 - Add the cooked soba noodles to the bowl containing the slaw mixture. Pour the spicy peanut dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly until all components are evenly coated with dressing.
05 - Distribute the salad among four serving bowls. Top each portion with chopped roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for a chilled presentation.
