Sauce:

• 1 large clove garlic
• 2 T toasted sesame oil
• 3 T smooth peanut butter or almond butter
• 3 T fresh lime juice, more if needed
• 2 T low sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)

Salad:

• 4 oz cooked noodles (Soba, udon, Chinese)
• a 16 oz bag -Cooked edamame
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 seedless English cucumber
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
• Sesame seeds, chopped peanuts
• If plant meat is desired, try Quorn Chiqin patties cooked in an air fryer and cubed, or Meati classic or crispy chicken, or your favorite plant chicken

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