soba noodle salad with peanut sauce

Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
Spicy peanut sauce dresses up soba noodles and green beans in this easy make-ahead salad.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 15 min
Makes:4 servings
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ingredients

1package (8 oz) uncooked udon or soba (buckwheat) noodles
2cups Cascadian FarmĀ® frozen organic cut green beans (from 16-oz bag), thawed
1tablespoon peanut butter
1tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar
2teaspoons honey
2teaspoons hot chili paste with garlic
1/3cup water

preparation directions

1.Cook noodles as directed on package, adding green beans last 4 minutes of cook time. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2.In microwavable bowl, mix remaining ingredients; microwave uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds or until softened. Beat sauce with wire whisk until smooth.
3.In large bowl, toss green beans and cooked noodles with sauce. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Cook noodles as directed on package for high altitude.