
- 100g carrots
- 1 courgette
- 200g baby broccoli
- 200g soba noodles
- A thumb of ginger
- 2 limes
- 40g honey
- 40g peanut butter
- A handful of coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt + black pepper
- 1.
Trim and peel the carrots. Thinly slice them into matchsticks. Pop them into a large bowl. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the courgette lengthways into long ribbons. Thinly slice the seeded core. Add the courgette to the carrots. Set aside.
- 2.
Fill and boil your kettle. Add the hot water to a large pan and bring to the boil. Trim any woody ends off the baby broccoli. Slice the broccoli into thirds.
- 3.
Add the noodles and broccoli to the pan. Simmer for 5 mins till the noodles are tender and the broccoli is bright green. Drain and rinse well under cold water. Add to the bowl with the carrots and courgette.
- 4.
While the noodles and broccoli cook, finely grate the lime zest into a clean bowl. Squeeze in the juice. Peel and finely grate in the ginger. Spoon in the honey and scoop in the peanut butter. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Whisk together to make a smooth dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- 5.
Pour the peanut dressing over the veg and noodles. Using tongs, toss the salad together till everything is coated in the silky dressing.
- 6.
Divide the salad between 2 bowls or plates. Tear over the coriander leaves to garnish and serve.
- Tip
Love Your Leftovers
This salad keeps really well in the fridge. Transfer to a tub, seal and chill for up to 3 days.