Yes, you can have noodles ready in 10 that don't come from an instant packet. This soba noodle salad is high in protein and healthy carbs, making it a perfect lunch for a busy day.

To Grab

For the salad:

• 3 oz. soba noodles
• 1 Persian cucumber, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks 
• 1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
• Handful of snap peas, cut in half
• Handful of mixed greens

For the peanut sauce:

• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Juice of 1 lime

To Do

1. In a medium saucepan, bring about 1inch of water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook until al dente. Rinse under cold water, drain, and set aside.
2. In the meantime, make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Add water 1 tsp at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Transfer to your Sauce Pot. Set aside.
3. Prep and cut your vegetables. 
4. In a large Food Container, place the noodles first, then follow with the vegetables. Top with peanuts and nestle Sauce Pot in. Pop on the lid and enjoy on-the-go! 

Recipe and food styling by Ryan Nordheimer

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