Mason Jar Soba Noodle Salad

"Nobody at work has lunches like I do!" - 6th grade Science Teacher

Mason jars are plastic-free and reusable, two of my favorite characteristics in any product that I use within our home.   As I meal prep each week, I often portion out soups into pint size mason jars.  This makes it easy in the mornings for Michael to grab one for his work lunch or, for his breakfast!

Usually it's just soup in the jars but, this week, I added in some Mason Jar Salads.  They were so fun to make— very beautiful— and delicious!  

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Soba Noodle Salad

Yield: 4

Author: Hayley Mete

This Gluten Free, Vegan Soba Noodle Salad is healthy and delicious. Pack into mason jars and pop into the fridge for easy grab and go lunch! Want to speed up the prep time? Check out my suggestions at the end of the recipe directions.

Ingredients

TAHINI MISO DRESSING

• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp miso
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 1 tsp seasame oil
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tbsp water for thinning

GF SOBA NOODLE SALAD

• 1 8 oz package of Lotus Foods GF Soba Noodles
• 1/2 head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch of kale, chopped fine and massaged
• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced thing
• 2 carrots, sliced thin or grated
• 3 spring onions, chopped small

OPTIONAL PROTEIN

• 1x package of WildWood Organic Teriyaki Tofu, sliced into bite size pieces
• Want Animal Protein? These options could be yummy too; Grilled Chicken, Sliced Steak, Pulled Pork

Instructions

1. To make the dressing, mix all the dressing ingredients, EXCEPT THE WATER, together. Slowly add water by the tablespoon until you reach your desired thickness.
2. Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, run under cold water and toss with a couple tablespoons of dressing or extra sesame oil.
3. Starting with the dressing, divide and layer the salad ingredients into 4-5 pint sized jars. ORDER OF LAYERS: dressing, cabbage, kale, cucumbers, optional tofu/protein, carrots, green onions.
4. Screw on lid and place in fridge, ready for grab-and-go lunch at work or on a picnic.
5. READY TO EAT? Dump the salad into a bowl. Make sure to scrape out any dressing still in the jar. Stir everything together and ENJOY!

Notes:

SPEED IT UP: SHORT ON TIME?  

SWAP out the dressing for a premade peanut sauce.  

SWAP out the fresh cut veggies for a pack of Coleslaw Mix.  

SWAP all ingredients into a large bowl, mix and store all together or, separate into lunch-sized containers, like our leakproof Seal Cup Containers.

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