Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, add the snap peas. Drain and then rinse the noodle and pea mixture in cool water.
Place the noodles and peas in a large bowl and add the carrots,cabbage, pepper and shallots.
Whisk together all the ingredients for the the dressing and pour over salad. Refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes.