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RECIPE: Soba Noodle Salad With Seared Tuna

What do you need?

•     6 ounces uncooked soba (buckwheat noodles)
•     Cooking spray
•     1 (1-pound) sushi-grade tuna steak
•     1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
•     1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•     1 cup finely chopped English cucumber
•     1 cup shredded carrot
•     1/2 cup julienne-cut radishes
•     1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
•     1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
•     3 tablespoons rice vinegar
•     2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
•     1 tablespoon peanut oil
•     1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
•     1 teaspoon sugar
•     1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
•     2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Note: This serving is for 6 people.

How do you make it?

•     Cook noodles according to package directions
•     Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside
•     Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
•     Coat pan with cooking spray
•     Sprinkle both sides of tuna with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper
•     Place tuna in pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness achieved
•     Transfer to a platter; cool slightly
•     Cut tuna into 6 equal pieces
•     Combine noodles, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cucumber, and remaining ingredients except sesame seeds in a large bowl
•     Toss well to combine
•     Arrange 1 cup noodle mixture onto each of 6 plates
•     Top each serving with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 tuna piece

How many calories would you consume with this?

256 CALORIES

By : Natural Health News