Asian Noodle Salad with Toasted Sesame Dressing

Salad
1 - 8 oz. package soba or thin rice noodles
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Dressing
2 Tbls toasted sesame oil
3 tbsp. tamari
3 tbsp. balsamic
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. hot pepper oil

Optional Additions
shredded cabbage
chopped carrots
peas
sliced scallion
sweet peppers
cubed tofu

Procedure
1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
2. Combine dressing ingredients in a mason jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine.
3. Add dressing and cilantro to cooked noodle and stir to combine. Add veggies and tofu, if using and stir.
4. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on portions at the time of serving.