Soba Noodle Salad

Light, refreshing, and undeniably delicious, this Soba Noodle Salad is a vibrant fusion of bold flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender soba noodles, crisp cucumbers, carrots, and red bell peppers, along with protein-packed edamame and a zesty sesame-ginger dressing, this salad balances savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes in every bite. Fresh cilantro, green onions, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds elevate the dish, making it as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for quick lunches, side dishes, or light dinners. Serve it chilled for an even more refreshing experience! Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine, this salad is both nutritious and irresistibly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams soba noodles
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 large carrot
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup edamame
• 3 stalks green onion
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside to drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber (if desired) and julienne it into thin strips. Do the same for the carrot and red bell pepper.

Step 3

Cook the edamame by boiling it in salted water for 3-5 minutes, then drain and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Chop the green onions into thin rounds, and roughly chop the cilantro.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice to create the sesame-ginger dressing.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the soba noodles, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, edamame, green onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top as a garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1202.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	897.6

Total Fat 38.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.5g
Cholesterol 3.2mg	0%
Sodium 1998.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 42.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 345.6mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2237.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 46.4%