Step 1

Prepare a pot of water with a teaspoon of salt and boil.

Step 2

Once boiling, add the soba noodles, stirring them into the boiling water.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Yes, only 5 minutes.

Step 4

Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander, and run cold water through the noodles, moving the noodles around in the colander, making sure to cool all the noodles.

Step 5

Place the cool noodles in a bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Step 7

Whisk together.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss into the noodles.

Step 9

Add the vegetables, mango, and cilantro.

Step 10

Toss with the noodles.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped peanuts.