Sesame Noodle Salad With Seared Mushroom Scallops

• For the sesame dressing:
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried red chile flakes
• For the noodle salad:
• 6 ounces soba noodles
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
• 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 king oyster mushrooms, tops removed and cut into 1-inch rounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch cilantro leaves, for garnish
• 1 dash toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
• 1 lime, for serving

1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Set aside.
2. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Toss noodles with dressing and add the celery, bell pepper, carrots, cabbage, and jalapeno slices. Taste for salt and pepper and season accordingly.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Score the mushrooms on both sides with a knife to make an X (do not go in too deep, just a light cut with your knife will do the trick). Brush the mushroom rounds with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, add the mushrooms in one layer into the pan (don't overcrowd the pan). Sear on one side until golden brown, about 4 minutes, then flip and do the same on the other side. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. To serve, portion the noodle salad into bowls. Top with cilantro leaves and sesame seeds and a couple of the mushroom scallops. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/35661-sesame-noodle-salad-with-seared-mushroom-scallops (may not work)