Soy Marinated Flank Steak with Cucumber Relish

For the steak:

soy sauce

packed brown sugar

cider vinegar

worcestershire sauce

Dijon mustard

ground pepper

flank steak ((about 1 and 1/4 -to 1 and 1/2 pounds))

For the cucumber relish:

cups finely chopped cucumber ((I recommend the little persian cucumbers if you can find them, otherwise you can use an english cucumber))

rice vinegar

lime juice

toasted sesame oil

sesame seeds

mixed herbs ((I recommend any combination of green onions, mint, basil, cilantro and/or chives))

salt and pepper

For the sesame noodles:

asian noodles or spaghetti ((use rice noodles if gluten free))

soy sauce

honey

minced garlic

rice vinegar

sesame oil

salt and pepper

Lime wedges for garnish ((optional))

Additional sesame seeds for garnish ((optional))