Clean Eating Soba Noodle Salad With Flank Steak

Ingredients

SALAD

• 4 ounces soba noodles (buckwheat noodles)
• 1 lb flank steak
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup napa cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup carrot, shredded
• 1 cup fresh bean sprout
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

DRESSING

• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon sucanat
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame seed

Directions

1. 1

   Cook noodles according to the package directions.

2. 2

   Slice steak across the grain into strips (about 1/4-inch thick by 2 inches long).

3. 3

   Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat and cook meat for 5 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle; drain and set aside.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together cooked noodles, cabbage, carrots, bean spouts and cilantro. Add flank steak strips.

5. 5

   PREPARE DRESSING:.

6. 6

   Prepare dressing in a small bowl; whisk together all dressing ingredients. Pour over steak and toss gently.

7. 7

   Let steak cool and, for best flavor, refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving salad. (Will last in refrigerator for up to 4 days.).