Cold Soba Noodle Salad Recipe with Sesame Lime Ginger Dressing

Sesame Lime Ginger Dressing:

• Juice of half a lime (full lime if the lime is small or less juicy)
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil , plus more for coating noodles
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free, coconut aminos for soyfree)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp asian chile sauce (sambal oelek) or sriracha or other hot sauce to taste

Noodle Salad:

• 7 to 8 oz soba noodles , use pure buckwheat soba or rice noodles for gluten-free
• 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 6 or 7 green onions .green parts chopped, divided
• 1 zucchini or cucumber thinly sliced
• sesame seeds , green onion, cilantro/mint (optional), crushed roasted peanuts/cashews(optional) for garnish
• optional additions: edamame , baked tofu, other crunchy veggies etc.