Jaengban Guksu (Korean-style Soba Noodles with Spicy Dressing)

Ingredients

For the noodles:

• 2 bundles soba noodles (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
  
• 3 cups assorted greens (baby spinach, baby kale, spring mix, chopped romaine, etc.; whatever your preference)
  
• 2 cups chopped variety of vegetables (carrots, red onion, cucumber, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, all work well here)
  
• 1/2 apple, sliced
  

For the sauce:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons hot pepper paste (gochujang)
  
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  
• 1/4 apple, grated
  
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  

Directions

1. Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Reserving a handful of greens, add the noodles, greens, vegetables, and apple to a large bowl.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients until well-combined. Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables and toss to coat.
4. Scatter the reserved greens onto a platter and then pile the seasoned noodles and vegetables on top. Serve immediately.