Soba Noodle Salad with Orange Peanut Dressing

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavorful Soba Noodle Salad with Orange Peanut Dressing—a refreshing dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Packed with crunchy vegetables like carrots, red bell peppers, and cucumbers, along with protein-rich edamame, this salad is both light and satisfying. The real star, however, is the creamy, zesty dressing made from peanut butter and freshly squeezed orange juice, elevated with hints of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil for a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a colorful side dish, or a make-ahead meal that bursts with Asian-inspired flavors. Don’t forget the sprinkle of sesame seeds for that final touch of nuttiness!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Soba noodles
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Edamame (shelled, cooked)
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
• 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoons Water (as needed)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrot. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber. Chop the fresh cilantro and green onions.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, edamame, cilantro, and green onions.

Step 4

To make the dressing, whisk together peanut butter, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. If the dressing is too thick, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency.

Step 5

Pour the orange peanut dressing over the soba noodle mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1083.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1201.6

Total Fat 65.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1494.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 60.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 318.0mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2540.9mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 36.1%