Ingredients

• 1 (10- to 12-ounce) package soba noodles*
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby peas
• 1/3 cup finely chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 ounces feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)
• Accompaniment: coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook noodles and peas together in a 6- to 8-quart pot of lightly salted boiling water until noodles are tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
2. While noodles cook, whisk together scallions, oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Drain noodles and peas well in a colander, then rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain well again, then add to dressing along with feta. Grind pepper to taste over salad.
4. *Can be found in natural food stores, Japanese markets, and many supermarkets.