Soba Noodle Salad with Tofu

Ingredients

• 4 cups / 1 L cooked soba noodles (about 250 g dry)
• 2 tbsp / 25 ml sesame oil
• 1/3 cup / 75 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 tbsp / 50 ml sodium-reduced soy sauce
• 2 tbsp / 25 ml brown sugar
• 1 pkg (12 oz/350 g) extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes
• 3 tbsp / 50 ml sesame seeds
• 2 cups / 500 ml grated carrot
• 2 cups / 500 ml diced cucumber
• 1 cup / 250 ml finely diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup / 125 ml chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup / 125 ml chopped mint
• Pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste