Speedy herbed pork and soba noodle salad with blackberry-miso dressing

In order to bring you the best organic produce, some ingredients may differ from those depicted.

20-Minute Meal

Speedy herbed pork and soba noodle salad with blackberry-miso dressing

Dairy-Free

2 Servings, 640 Calories/Serving

20 Minutes

This colorful soba noodle salad featuring marjoram-seasoned pork and a rainbow of produce, from crunchy carrots to tart blackberries, is ready in a snap.

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
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  • 5 ounces soba noodles (buckwheat - wheat)
  • 2 pork blade steaks (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 6 ounces organic blackberries or other berries
  • Sun Basket miso-maple glaze (miso - maple syrup - gluten-free tamari - rice vinegar - sesame oil)
  • 3 ounces organic baby arugula or other leafy greens
  • 2 ounces organic shredded carrots
  • Sesame seed blend (white sesame seeds - black sesame seeds)
Chef's Tip
Rinsing the cooked soba noodles in cold water not only cools them down and stops the cooking but also washes off excess starch that can interfere with the flavor. You can rinse them in a colander under tap water, or dump the drained noodles back into the emptied pot, fill the pot with cold water, swish the noodles around with your hands, and then drain.
Ingredient IQ
Marjoram is part of the mint family and is actually a subspecies of oregano. Although the two herbs are cousins, each has a unique flavor: marjoram provides subtle yet distinct floral notes while oregano is slightly more pungent and spicy.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 640, Protein: 32g (64% DV), Fiber: 11g (44% DV), Total Fat: 23g (35% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g (18% DV), Cholesterol: 60mg (20% DV), Sodium: 1070mg (45% DV), Carbohydrates: 78g (26% DV), Total Sugars: 15g, Added Sugars: (maple syrup): 5g (10% DV).
Contains: Wheat, Soybeans

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Cook the soba noodles

Bring a medium sauce pot of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out the pot.
While the water heats and the noodles cook, prepare the pork.

2

Prep and cook the pork

  • Pat the pork dry with a paper towel. Cut the pork crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips, then cut the strips crosswise into 1-inch pieces; season lightly with salt and pepper and the marjoram.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Working in batches if needed, add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add more oil between batches if needed.
While the pork cooks, prepare the dressing.

3

Prep and cook the blackberry-miso dressing

  • Cut the blackberries in half; set aside half the blackberries for the salad.
In the same pot used for the noodles, warm 2 to 3 teaspoons oil over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking. Add half the blackberries and 2 tablespoons [¼ cup] water and cook, mashing gently with the back of a spoon, until the blackberries start to soften and break down, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the miso-maple glaze and cook, stirring constantly, until the glaze is blended and warmed through, about 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the noodles and toss to coat.

4

Toss the noodle salad

To the bowl with the noodles, add the pork, arugula, carrots, and remaining blackberries and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve

Transfer the pork and soba noodle salad to individual bowls, garnish with the sesame seed blend, and serve.
Kids Can!
  • Time the noodles.
  • Divide the blackberries.
  • Toss the noodle salad.
  • Garnish with the sesame seeds.