Cold Noodle Salad | Emeril Lagasse

This simple salad packed with a refreshing combination of fresh vegetables, cold noodles and a soy sesame dressing makes it the perfect meal for all your summer picnics, cookouts, and beach trips. Delicious on its own or served with the addition of grilled chicken or steak, its sure to become your new go-to salad. COLD NOODLE SALAD SERVES 4 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 4 teaspoons sesame oil 1 pound soba noodles, cooked until tender, refreshed in ice water, and well drained 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, cut on the bias 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 cup coarsely chopped peanuts, lightly toasted 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds Grilled chicken or steak, thinly sliced (optional) In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Add the soy mixture to noodles and toss gently until well coated. If it seems a little dry, add a little more soy