Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Flank Steak

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp. sesame oil, divided
• 1/4 c. rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp. sriracha
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. minced freshed ginger
• 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 lb. flank steak
• 8 oz. soba noodles
• 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cup)
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cup)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced, divided
• 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
• kosher salt
• Black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Sriracha, honey, garlic, and ginger. Slowly whisk in oil until combined.
2. Place steak in a shallow baking dish and pour 1/3 of soy mixture over steak. Let sit 10 minutes.
3. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook soba noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, toss noodles with carrot, cucumber, 1/2 of scallions, and sesame seeds. Pour remaining soy mixture over noodles and toss gently to combine.
4. Heat a lightly oiled grill pan or grill over high. Remove steak from marinade and season with salt and pepper (discard marinade). Grill steak 5 minutes per side for medium. Let rest 5 minutes and thinly slice on the diagonal.
5. Serve steak over soba noodle salad, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and garnish with remaining scallions.
6. Source: countryliving.com