Soba Salad with Miso Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Soba Salad with Miso Dressing, a delightful medley of Japanese-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy recipe pairs nutty soba noodles with crunchy vegetables like julienned carrot, crisp cucumber, and shredded red cabbage, while protein-packed edamame adds a hearty boost. The star of the dish is the creamy miso dressing, a harmonious blend of white miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of ginger for an umami-packed finish. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even a vegan-friendly meal option, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it chilled and garnish with sesame seeds for extra flair—you’ll love every flavorful bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Soba noodles
• 1 cup Edamame (shelled)
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Red cabbage
• 2 stalks Scallions
• 2 tablespoons White miso paste
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Blanch the edamame in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Step 3

Peel and julienne the carrot. Julienne the cucumber as well. Thinly shred the red cabbage and chop the scallions into small rounds. Set all prepared vegetables aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), grated ginger, and water until you have a smooth dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, blanched edamame, carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, and scallions.

Step 6

Pour the miso dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.

Step 7

Transfer the soba salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top as a garnish, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for a refreshing cold salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(910.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	792.4

Total Fat 31.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1715.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364.3mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1918.9mg	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: 32.8%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 46.5%