Name: Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 8 oz soba noodles; 2 cups sugar snap peas (cut in half); 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup shredded cabbage; 1 small bell pepper (diced); 2 tsp shallots (minced); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 1 Tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil

We have heard the slogans like “Half Your Plate” or “5-A-Day” to help remind of us of the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, and to celebrate National Garden Month, we want to highlight the value of fruits and vegetables – nutritionally and educationally – by collaborating with our friends in the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program. JMG is a unique approach to classroom learning through hands-on gardening. Their program is all about “Growing good kids by igniting a passion for learning, success, and service through a unique gardening education.” Learn more about JMG here.

If the idea of growing fresh produce in your backyard sounds exciting, then join Lisa Whittlesey, Extension Program Specialist and Junior Master Gardener International Program Coordinator, as she talks about starting vegetable gardens from seed.

More information on starting a garden can be found here!

Lisa mentioned growing swiss chard and peas from seed, have you tried our Cran-Orange Swiss Chard recipe from Dinner Tonight? What about our Mint Sugar Snap Peas?

Here’s a healthy and delicious meal that can be made in a snap! This recipe makes a simple Asian side dish or easy, hearty meal that can be served hot or cold. Here’s a tip, shallots are preferred in this recipe over onions due to their lighter flavor.

Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad

This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.

CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Servings	Prep Time
10	15 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
10	15 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad

This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.

CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Servings	Prep Time
10	15 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Servings	Prep Time
10	15 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Ingredients

Salad

8 oz soba noodles
2 cups sugar snap peas cut in half
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1 small bell pepper diced
2 tsp shallots minced

Dressing

Servings:

Units:

Instructions

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.

Recipe Notes

Spring Garden Collaboration: Junior Master Gardener + Dinner Tonight

Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad

Recipe adapted from Diabetes Forecast Magazine

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