Spicy Sesame Noodles with Swiss Chard
Spicy sweet Asian inspired noodles with Swiss chard! This dish has a nice little kick from the Lambrusco Serrano Pepper Honey Vinegar.
Ingredients:
For the Noodles:
- 10 oz. Soba Noodles
- 1 t. The Olive Tap’s (your favorite) 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 10 oz. Swiss chard (cleaned and chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 C. soy sauce
- 2 T. honey
- 2 T. The Olive Tap’s Lambrusco Serrano Pepper Honey Vinegar
- 2 t. The Olive Tap’s Roasted Sesame Oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 – 1 t. crushed red pepper
- 2 T. The Olive Tap’s (your favorite) 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garnish:
- 2 Scallions (chopped)
- Black Sesame Seeds
Directions:
Vinaigrette:
Combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic (1 clove), red pepper flakes in a small bowl and whisk. Slowly add the 2T of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sesame Oil, whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
Noodles:
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chard and sauté until softened. Add minced garlic (2 cloves) and cook a few minutes more.
Drain noodles and add to greens. Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Excellent warm or chilled.
An Olive Tap original recipe by Melanie, Long Grove