Cold Soba Noodle Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Cold Soba Noodle Salad, a refreshing fusion of bold Asian-inspired flavors and crisp, colorful veggies. Perfect for warm days or as a light, healthy lunch, this recipe features tender soba noodles tossed with julienned carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. A savory-sweet dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a hint of fresh ginger ties it all together, while toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled noodle salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Serve it immediately or let the flavors meld in the fridge for an even more delicious dish! Keywords: cold soba noodle salad, Asian noodle salad, healthy salad recipe, easy summer lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams soba noodles
- 1 large carrot
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks scallions
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions, typically 4-5 minutes.
Drain the soba noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to drain completely.
Peel and julienne the carrot, and do the same with the cucumber and red bell pepper.
Thinly slice the scallions and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, finely grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes (if using) to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled soba noodles with the prepared vegetables and cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 452 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 8% | |
*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.
