Soba Noodle, Edamame, Red Pepper and Bean Sprout Salad

Ingredients

• Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) lime juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) light soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

• Salad

  • 2 cups (290 g) soybeans (edamame beans) frozen, thawed and shelled
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) soba noodles
  • 2 cups (150 g) bean sprouts
  • 2 carrots, finely julienned
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, seeded and finely julienned
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro (or Thai basil), chopped
  • Salt and pepper