Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Almond Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup natural almond butter
• 3 tbsp tamari
• 4 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 5 thin slices ginger (~2 tsp)
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• Water as needed
• Optional: sriracha or red pepper flakes to taste
• 8 oz soba noodles
• 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
• 2 large carrots (cut into thin strips)
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup cooked edamame
• 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup chicken bone broth (or vegetable broth)
• For garnish: fresh cilantro leaves, sesame seeds, lime wedges
• Optional: protein of choice (chicken, salmon, tofu, tempeh)