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Spicy soba noodle salad in Asian dressing

I first tasted soba noodle salad in a popular eatery in Bandra and instantly fell in love with it. Since then, I have been wanting to try it so finally made this super delicious and colourful Soba noodle salad with Asian dressing at home. Meals like this are my favourite! Super fresh, delicious, quick, easy, lots of vegetables and tons of nutrition. So so good!! Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour or "kuttu". Buckwheat is a grain which is gluten-free and a healthy alternative to wheat. It is used in India during fasting to make kuttu poori or pakora. Its a rich source of protein which is easy to digest too. It helps in lowering blood pressure and reduces cholesterol. Low in calories, buckwheat is used a lot in Japanese cuisine in the form of these Soba noodles. This salad is a perfect weekday meal and gets ready in literally 15 minutes. Nutty buckwheat noodles paired with crunchy vegetables and spicy dressing, I can have it everyday for lunch/dinner! ...

Mango salad with mango-mint dressing

Summer is all about eating light and healthy meals. I love having crisp salads with a delicious dressing for a quick,easy and refreshing meal. Incorporating salads made with wide variety of vegetables and fruits in your diet provide tons of nutrients. Being a natural source of fibre, salads are very beneficial for the body. Low in calorie, salads keep you full without causing bloating and making you lazy. They are excellent if you are trying to lose weight. Aside from the gorgeous colours and crunchy texture, salads are delicious too. Made from different dressings like Honey-mustard dressing , Basil vinaigrette , Balsamic vinaigrette and Lemon vinaigrette , salads have the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I often make Beetroot and orange salad , Lebanese Fattoush Salad , Watermelon and feta cheese salad , Strawberry and beetroot salad with feta with all these dressings. For this salad, I made mango and mint vinaigrette and I can't tell how amazing it tastes. I coul...