Soba and Shrimp Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Soba and Shrimp Salad, a perfect fusion of bold Asian-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender soba noodles form the base, balanced by succulent shrimp that’s pan-seared to perfection. The salad bursts with color thanks to crisp julienned carrots, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant green onions, while a savory-sweet dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic ties everything together. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually striking as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this chilled or room-temperature salad is a light yet satisfying option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Perfect for fans of healthy noodle recipes and Asian shrimp dishes alike!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, and green onions.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss well to combine.
Step 6
Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad and gently mix to distribute evenly.
Step 7
Garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Step 8
Serve the salad cold or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (865.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 970.4 |
| Total Fat 47.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 20.1g | |
| Cholesterol 351.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3310.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.1g | |
| Protein 63.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 259.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1417.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories