Green Papaya Salad On Soba Noodles

• 2 (8 ounce) packages dried soba noodles
• 1 cup Thai chile dressing, or to taste, divided
• 1/2 green papaya, cut into matchsticks
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped string beans
• 7 yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 dash sriracha sauce, or to taste (optional)

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles; cook in the boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Pour 1/2 cup chile dressing over noodles; mix thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
3. Combine green papaya, green onions, string beans, cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, cilantro, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour in remaining 1/2 cup chile dressing; mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Divide noodles among serving plates. Spoon papaya mixture on top. Garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and sriracha sauce.

noodles, chile dressing, green papaya, green onions, string beans, yellow cherry tomatoes, black sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, red pepper, sriracha sauce

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/257630/green-papaya-salad-on-soba-noodles/ (may not work)