Crunchy Udon Noodle Salad

FarEast

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 ½ Tbsp. brown rice vinegar

1 ½ Tbsp. tamari sauce

1 ½ tsp. Dijon mustard

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 tomato, diced

1 cucumber, sliced

¼ cup parsley, chopped

½ red pepper, julienned

½ cup garbanzo beans

1 package udon noodles

Budget some time for prep work when you're making this. Super worth it, though!

In a large saucepan, bring 6-7 cups water to a boil. Add udon noodles. Return water to boiling and cook noodles for approximately 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse noodles using ice-cold water. Set noodles aside.

In a large bowl, combine noodles with remainder of ingredients. 

You're really going to have to put your back into combining this.

Toss until well mixed. Salt to taste.

But when you get it done, it's really nice-looking!

My Rating: 4/5 "Loved this sauce! And the noodles are a great texture and a nice counterpoint to the texture of the veggies. This is fun to eat with chopsticks."