**Soy Sesame Noodle Salad**


__Dressing Ingredients:__
 
  * 1/4 c rice vinegar
  * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  * 2 tbsp sesame oil
  * 2 tbsp brown sugar
  * 2 tbsp soy sauce
  * 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root

__Salad Ingredients:__

  * 12 oz buckwheat soba noodles
  * 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  * 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breast(s), cut into thin bite-size strips
  * 2 tsp chopped garlic
  * salt and ground black pepper to taste
  * 2-3 ribs celery, sliced
  * 2-3 carrots, sliced
  * 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  * 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  * 3-4 scallions, chopped
  * sesame seeds



__Directions:__

Whisk rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger together in a large bowl until dressing is combined.

Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add soba noodles, stir, and return water to a boil. Boil noodles until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander under cold running water until cool, about 1 minute.

Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast pieces until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Toss soba noodles, chicken, celery, carrot, red pepper, cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds together with dressing in large bowl.

Serves 4