Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Yield:4 servings

FOR THE SALAD

• Kosher salt
• 10ounces soba noodles  - Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the soba, stir to prevent sticking, and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Rinse under cold water until the noodles are completely cold.
• 1medium zucchini or cucumber (about 6 ounces)
• 5radishes (about 4 ounces)
• Slice zuccini, cuke, radishes, then lay on side and cut into matchsticks.
• 1bell pepper (any color) - 1/8" pieces
• 1tablespoon sesame oil
• Topping:
• ½cup roasted salted peanuts (about 2 ounces), roughly chopped
• 2scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
• Handful of cilantro leaves
• 1lime, cut into wedges for serving
• Loosen the soba noodles by running them under some water, then allow to drain again. Add them to the vegetables, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and toss to combine.

FOR THE SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Mix together  -whisk in  1/4 to 1/2 c water slowly until desired consistency:


• ½cup smooth peanut butter (not natural)
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2tablespoons maple syrup
• 2tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
• 1tablespoon sesame oil
• 2teaspoons chile oil or hot sauce, plus more to taste
• 1garlic clove, grated