Lunch: Soba Salad with Chicken

Soba noodles are rich in manganese, which may lower your risk for diabetes and arthritis.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds

Health benefits of Soba Salad with Chicken

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Ingredients

8 oz. soba noodles
1 c. frozen shelled edamame
8 oz. purple cabbage
2 c. shredded, cooked white-meat chicken
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. pieces
2 tbsp. finely grated ginger
1/4 c. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. light brown sugar
1/4 c. canola oil
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Instructions

Cook the noodles according to package directions, adding the edamame during the last minute of cooking. Drain, run under cold water to cool, then transfer back to pot.
Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with a thin slicing disk, thinly slice the cabbage and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the chicken and 1 tablespoon scallions.
Wipe out the food processor and put in the standard blade. Add the carrots, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar and pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add the canola oil until fully incorporated.
Toss the noodles with 1/4 cup of the dressing, then fold in the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons scallions. Serve with the remaining dressing and sesame seeds, if desired.

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