Simple Soba Noodle Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner routine with this vibrant and healthy Simple Soba Noodle Salad, a refreshing dish brimming with crisp veggies and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Made with nutty soba noodles, crunchy julienned cucumber, carrots, and red bell peppers, and topped with fresh cilantro and scallions, this salad is as colorful as it is flavorful. The sesame-ginger dressing, featuring a harmonious blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey, coats every bite with a savory-sweet tang. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this quick recipe—ready in just 20 minutes—is perfect as a light main course or a chilled side dish. Whether served immediately or after a brief chill, this dish offers the ideal balance of taste and texture. Try this easy soba noodle salad today for a healthy, cold noodle recipe everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams soba noodles
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks scallions (green onions)
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes). Drain and rinse the noodles under cold running water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
Step 2
While the noodles cook, julienne the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper into thin strips. Thinly slice the scallions and roughly chop the cilantro.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled soba noodles, julienned vegetables, scallions, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Step 5
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and give it one final toss.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (953.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 708.6 |
| Total Fat 32.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2970.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.4g | |
| Protein 21.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 214.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1415.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories