Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing
This refreshing soba noodle salad features buckwheat noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a savory sesame dressing. It's a light yet satisfying dish perfect for a quick lunch or side.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 38 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 301 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 200 gsoba noodles
- 1 pcscucumber, julienned
- 2 pcscarrot, julienned
- 0.5 pcsred bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 pcsscallion, thinly sliced
dressing
- 2 tbsptoasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsprice vinegar
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspmaple syrup
- 1 tspginger, grated
garnish
- 1 tbspsesame seed, toasted
Equipment
large pot · colander · whisk · small bowl · large mixing bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
About 5 min
- 2
Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, typically 5-7 minutes, until al dente.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking to prevent mushy noodles.
- 3
Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. Set aside to cool completely.
- 4
While the noodles cool, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, and grated ginger until well combined.
About 5 min
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, julienned carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and thinly sliced scallions.
About 3 min
- 6
Add the cooled soba noodles to the bowl with the vegetables.
- 7
Pour the prepared dressing over the noodles and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- 8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Chilling improves the texture and flavor.
- 9
Serve cold, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 301.3kcal
- Protein
- 9g
- Carbs
- 49.3g
- Fat
- 9.2g
- Fibre
- 4.1g
- Sugar
- 7.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover soba noodle salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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