Soba Noodle Salad With Vegetables And Tofu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
Salad
4 cups hot cooked soba noodles (about 8 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles) or 4 cups whole wheat spaghetti
3 cups very thinly sliced napa cabbage (Chinese)
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (12 1/3 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

Preparation

To prepare dressing, combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
To prepare salad, combine noodles and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, tossing well to coat.