Soba and Shrimp Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Soba and Shrimp Salad, a perfect fusion of bold Asian-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender soba noodles form the base, balanced by succulent shrimp that’s pan-seared to perfection. The salad bursts with color thanks to crisp julienned carrots, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant green onions, while a savory-sweet dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic ties everything together. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually striking as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this chilled or room-temperature salad is a light yet satisfying option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Perfect for fans of healthy noodle recipes and Asian shrimp dishes alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss well to combine.
Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad and gently mix to distribute evenly.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the salad cold or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 792 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 314 mg | 7% | |
*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.
