Simple Soba Noodle Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner routine with this vibrant and healthy Simple Soba Noodle Salad, a refreshing dish brimming with crisp veggies and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Made with nutty soba noodles, crunchy julienned cucumber, carrots, and red bell peppers, and topped with fresh cilantro and scallions, this salad is as colorful as it is flavorful. The sesame-ginger dressing, featuring a harmonious blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey, coats every bite with a savory-sweet tang. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this quick recipe—ready in just 20 minutes—is perfect as a light main course or a chilled side dish. Whether served immediately or after a brief chill, this dish offers the ideal balance of taste and texture. Try this easy soba noodle salad today for a healthy, cold noodle recipe everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams soba noodles
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks scallions (green onions)
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes). Drain and rinse the noodles under cold running water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
While the noodles cook, julienne the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper into thin strips. Thinly slice the scallions and roughly chop the cilantro.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled soba noodles, julienned vegetables, scallions, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and give it one final toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 696 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 382 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.
