Soba Noodle Salad with Orange Peanut Dressing
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavorful Soba Noodle Salad with Orange Peanut Dressing—a refreshing dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Packed with crunchy vegetables like carrots, red bell peppers, and cucumbers, along with protein-rich edamame, this salad is both light and satisfying. The real star, however, is the creamy, zesty dressing made from peanut butter and freshly squeezed orange juice, elevated with hints of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil for a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a colorful side dish, or a make-ahead meal that bursts with Asian-inspired flavors. Don’t forget the sprinkle of sesame seeds for that final touch of nuttiness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Soba noodles
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Edamame (shelled, cooked)
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons Water (as needed)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Peel and julienne the carrot. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber. Chop the fresh cilantro and green onions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, edamame, cilantro, and green onions.
To make the dressing, whisk together peanut butter, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. If the dressing is too thick, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency.
Pour the orange peanut dressing over the soba noodle mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1495 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.2 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2541 mg | 54% | |
*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.
