Best 5 Japanese Soba Noodle Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Japanese cuisine with this delectable soba noodle salad. A symphony of textures and tastes, this refreshing dish combines the nutty flavor of soba noodles with a medley of crisp vegetables, savory protein, and a tangy dressing.

Begin your culinary journey by selecting the finest soba noodles, crafted from buckwheat flour. Cook them according to the package instructions, ensuring they retain their al dente texture. While the noodles are cooking, julienne an array of colorful vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers, to add a symphony of colors and flavors to your salad. For a protein-packed twist, thinly slice some succulent chicken or tofu, then pan-fry or grill them until they are perfectly cooked.

To elevate the soba noodle salad to new heights, prepare a tantalizing dressing that captures the essence of Japanese flavors. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and a touch of sesame oil. Add a hint of sweetness with honey or maple syrup, and a dash of garlic and ginger for a touch of umami.

Once the noodles are cooked and the vegetables and protein are prepared, assemble your soba noodle salad. In a large bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, julienned vegetables, and cooked protein. Pour the flavorful dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat each ingredient.

For added crunch and texture, sprinkle a handful of roasted peanuts or sesame seeds over the salad. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or scallions, to create a vibrant and aromatic presentation.

This versatile soba noodle salad can be enjoyed as a light meal or as a refreshing side dish. Its delightful combination of flavors and textures makes it a crowd-pleaser at potlucks, picnics, or as part of a bento box lunch. Experiment with different vegetables, proteins, and dressings to create your own unique variations of this classic Japanese dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SOBA NOODLE SALAD



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Soba noodle salad is an easy and healthy summer salad made with buckwheat noodles, tons of fresh vegetables with miso dressing.

Provided by Benjamin and Koshiki

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 13

250 grams dried soba noodles
1 cup Miso Dressing
1 tablespoon Japanese mayonnaise (optional)
1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
3 cups fresh vegetables: lettuce, tomato, peppers, onion, cucumber, carrots (cut them into julianne)
1 small lemon (cut into wedges)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (grind well)
1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as soybean salad oil
2 tablespoon miso

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain the noodles and wash them under cold water. Drain well and keep them in the fridge. Note: Do this ahead of time, so the noodles are not too wet when mixing with dressing and vegetables.
  • Make the sesame dressing by mixing all the ingredients and adding mayonnaise and chili oil.
  • Prep the vegetables by cutting them in julienne, except for the tomatoes. Dice tomato or for cherry tomatoes cut them into halves if using.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add noodles, vegetables and toss them together with miso dressing. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve them cold with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 50 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 2273 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOBA NOODLE SALAD



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Enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, this Soba Noodle Salad tossed in a honey soy dressing is exactly what you need for a quick, light meal.

Provided by Namiko Chen

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 oz dried soba noodles (buckwheat noodles) ((2-3 bundles for 4 servings))
2 green onions/scallions
1 handful cilantro (coriander) ((0.7 oz, 20 g for 4 servings))
1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
1 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc.)
3 Tbsp roasted sesame oil
½ tsp crushed red pepper (red pepper flakes)
3 Tbsp honey ((use maple syrup for vegan))
3 Tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • Gather all the ingredients.
  • To make the dressing, combine the vegetable oil, sesame oil, and crushed red peppers in a small saucepan.
  • Whisk it all together and infuse the oil over medium heat for 3 minutes. Alternatively, you can put these ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Set aside to let it cool a bit; be careful while handling as it'll get very hot.
  • Add the honey and soy sauce to the oil mixture.
  • Whisk it all together until the honey has completely dissolved.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot (you do not need to salt the water for cooking soba). Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions, but make sure they are al dente. Drain into a colander and rinse the soba noodles under cold running water. This step is important to remove the excess starch from the noodles and to stop the cooking. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Thinly slice the green onions and chop the cilantro into small pieces.
  • Add the dressing, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds to the bowl with the soba noodles.
  • Toss everything together. Transfer to a serving bowl or plate. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 904 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOBA NOODLE SALAD RECIPE



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Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 oz. (250g) dried Soba noodles
1 medium carrot
1 stalk celery
1 red bell pepper
3 scallions (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame
1/4 cup rice vinegar (60ml)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp canola oil (or vegetable oil)
1 tsp sesame oil
1-2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Boil plenty of water and cook soba noodles according to the package. Drain and immediately cool under running water. Drain well.
  • Cut carrot, celery, and red bell pepper 3 inch long and cut lengthwise into thin sticks. Boil frozen shelled edamame until soft and cool under running water.
  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients of dressing well. Toss the vegetables, sesame seeds, and noodles with the dressing.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND SESAME



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This tasty salad with Japanese buckwheat noodles is both quick and healthy; great for lunch or dinner. Most larger supermarkets have buckwheat soba noodles in the Asian food section.

Provided by donrmath

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
4 ounces buckwheat soba noodles
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 rib celery, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
½ red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger together in a large bowl until dressing is combined.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add soba noodles, stir, and return water to a boil. Boil noodles until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander under cold running water until cool, about 1 minute.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast pieces until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Toss soba noodles, chicken, celery, carrot, red pepper, cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds together with dressing in large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 704.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING



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Whip up a refreshing side dish with this easy recipe for soba noodle salad loaded with veggies and tossed with homemade peanut dressing.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces soba noodles
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 medium carrot, sliced into thin matchsticks
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
Unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed, for garnish
Cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Make the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Transfer the noodles to a large bowl; add the cucumbers, carrots and bell peppers.
  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, garlic and the reserved cooking water until creamy.
  • Add the dressing to the bowl with the noodles and toss to combine. Garnish with crushed peanuts and cilantro. Serve warm, chilled or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Select the Right Soba Noodles: Choose high-quality soba noodles made from buckwheat flour. Look for noodles that are thin and have a slightly rough texture.
  • Cook the Noodles Properly: Follow the package instructions for cooking the soba noodles. Generally, you'll need to boil them in a large pot of water until they are al dente, which usually takes around 5-7 minutes.
  • Rinse the Noodles Thoroughly: After cooking, rinse the soba noodles under cold water to remove any excess starch. This will help prevent them from sticking together.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables. Some popular options include shredded carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and edamame.
  • Make a flavorful Dressing: The dressing is key to a delicious soba noodle salad. Use a combination of soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create a savory and slightly sweet dressing.

Conclusion:

Japanese soba noodle salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish. With its combination of soba noodles, fresh vegetables, and a savory dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give this soba noodle salad a try!

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