Martha's Vineyard Black Dog Tavern Inspired Asian Salad
A delicious soba noodle salad tossed in a ginger dressing topped with red cabbage, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, edamame, bell peppers with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Equipment
- 1 Stove
- 1 Large pot
- 1 strainer
- 1 knife and cutting board
- 1 large bowl
- 1 small bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz soba noodles, cooked
- 1 C red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/2 C edamame, shelled and cooked
- 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 C cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 C carrots, grated
- 1/2 C broccoli florets
- 2 T cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 C green onions, finely sliced
- 2 T sesame seeds, toasted
Dressing
- 3 T soy sauce or less to your tastes.
- 2 T sesame oil
- 1 T rice vinegar
- 1 T honey
- 1 t ginger, freshly grated
- 1 T smooth peanut butter, optional Not included in the original inspired Martha's Vineyard Black Dog Tavern dressing.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add soba noodles and cook according to package directions- typically 4-5 minutes. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking and drain.Set aside.
- Blanch broccoli florets until bright green for 2-3 minutes and immerse in ice water for a couple of minutes. Cut into tiny florets that give ease to eating. Set aside for assembly.
- Shell, and cook edamame for a few minutes in boiling water. Run under cold water to cool, drain and set aside.
- Toast sesame seeds for a few minutes in a 375℉ oven. Set aside to cool.
- Prep all other vegetables for the salad.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Assemble Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled soba noodles, cabbage, edamame, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, broccoli, carrots, cilantro and green onions.TIP: The Martha Vineyard inspired recipe does not include peanut butter in the dressing. Feel free to add that in if it's to your taste.
- Stir in dressing and top with toasted sesame seeds. Feel free to serve with toasted or fried pita chips.
Notes
The perfect main entree salad that is both filling and delicious. Chilled soba noodles with the fresh crunch of vegetables and ginger dressing ticks all the boxes to bring Martha's Vineyard Black Dog Tavern favorite to life.