Soba and Cabbage Salad with Peanut Miso Dressing

Instructions

1. To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Cook the buckwheat noodles according to package instructions in a large pot of water. When noodles are cooked, but not mushy, drain and immediately submerge in a large bowl of cold water. Use your hands to “wash” or “scrub” the noodles in the cold water, to keep them from becoming gummy or mushy, then drain them again.
3. In a large mixing bowl, the cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro (if using) with half of the dressing. Add the drained soba noodles and the remainder of the dressing and toss until mixed. Garnish with roasted, lightly salted peanuts before serving. (Can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.)