Sunday, November 20, 2005
Soba Salad with Carrot and Zucchini
I love making this side dish for barbecues. It's easy to double or triple, depending on the size of your party. The lime-soy-ginger flavor has a lot of zing, and the dish is quite festive in appearance, thanks to matchstick carrots and zucchini. The recipe comes from the June 2004 issue of Gourmet. Serves 6-8 as a side dish, or 4 as a main course.
Ingredients:
3 to 4 T. fresh lime juice
6 T. soy sauce
1-1/2 T. finely minced peeled fresh ginger
1-1/2 t. sugar
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. soba noodles, freshly cooked to tender, rinsed under cold water, and drained
3 carrots, cut into 1/8-inch matchsticks
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch matchsticks
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and oil in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
Labels: salads, side dishes
