Good Eats: Gluten-Free Soba Noodle Salad

August 20th, 2013 • BY Erinn Morgan

More and more athletes today are jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon. Why? Because gluten has been shown to increase inflammation in the body and, bottom line, inflammation impairs performance.

World Number One-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic lived that first-hand. Less than four years ago, the tennis star was plagued by unexplained aches and pains, breathing problems, and injuries on the court. In his newly released cookbook, Serve to Win, he explains how when he ditched the gluten in his diet, his health issues disappeared and he instantly felt better, clearer, lighter and quicker, and his performance improved tremendously.

Here, we dig into Serve to Win: The 14-Day Gluten-Free Plan for Physical and Mental Excellence, published by Bantam Press, to serve up Djokovic’s recipe for a delectable Soba Noodle Salad.

Made of buckwheat, soba noodles are, by nature, gluten free, but some brands add wheat into the mix, so be sure to check ingredient labels before you buy. Bon appetit.

 Spicy Soba Noodle Salad

Ingredients

1 8-ounce package gluten-free soba noodles

1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced

1 cup arugula

2 tablespoons crushed cashews

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

lime wedges (optional)

For the spicy vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons creamy organic peanut butter

1 teaspoon reduced-sodium, gluten-free soy sauce

2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons hot sauce, like sriracha or Tabasco

1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey

Directions

1. Cook the soba noodles as directed on the package. Drain and rinse under cool water. Set aside.

2. While the soba is cooking, combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk well to combine.

3. In the same large mixing bowl, gently toss the cooled soba noodles in the vinaigrette, coating them well. Add the red pepper and arugula.

4. Top the noodles with the cashews and basil. Add a squeeze of lime, if desired. Other options include thinly sliced carrots and sliced and sauteed organic chicken breast.

Serves 4

 

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