Japanese Noodle Salad
Packed with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Japanese Noodle Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-rich dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender soba noodles tossed with crisp julienned vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, along with protein-packed edamame, this salad delivers both texture and nourishment. A tangy-sweet dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and fresh ginger ties all the ingredients together, creating a harmony of umami flavors in every bite. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and is ideal for a light lunch, side dish, or make-ahead meal. Whether you serve it chilled or at room temperature, this Japanese-inspired salad is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams soba noodles
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 1 medium, julienned cucumber
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup, cooked and shelled edamame
- 2 thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons, toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon, freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, julienned carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, cooked edamame, and scallions.
Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 501 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 469 mg | 10% | |
*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.
