Craving for a light and refreshing meal? Look no further than soba noodle salad with chicken and sesame! This delectable Japanese dish combines the delicate flavors of soba noodles, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tantalizing sesame dressing. In this article, we present two irresistible variations of this salad to suit your preferences.
The first recipe features succulent grilled chicken breast, while the second option offers a vegetarian twist with tofu. Both versions come together effortlessly with pantry staples and fresh ingredients, making them perfect for busy weeknight dinners or light summer lunches. So, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to savor the vibrant flavors of soba noodle salad with chicken and sesame.
SOBA NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND SNAP PEAS
A simple sesame-soy dressing coats chewy soba noodles, tender chicken and crisp sugar snap peas in this dish that's good at room temperature or cold. It's a great way to use leftover or store-bought rotisserie chicken, but also works well without. You can double up on the snap peas instead or fold in other vegetables, like grated carrots, shredded cabbage or thinly sliced bok choy. The quick daikon pickles add a bright tangy crunch, but you can skip them and still enjoy this one-bowl meal.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, noodles, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, mix the vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the daikon and press into the mixture to submerge as much as possible. Let stand until ready to serve, mixing occasionally.
- Add 1/4 cup salt to the boiling water. Add the snap peas and cook just until bright green and tender, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a colander and immediately rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well.
- Add the noodles to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 4 to 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water until cool and drain again.
- While the noodles cook, whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, red-pepper flakes and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a large bowl. Add the chicken, soba and snap peas and toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt.
- Divide among bowls. Drain the daikon pickles and arrange on top, then garnish with the scallions, sesame seeds and additional red-pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 559, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 761 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD WITH CREAMY SESAME DRESSING
This substantial salad makes use of the same dressing, with more rice vinegar, that I used for my sesame noodle salad earlier this week.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To poach the chicken breast, combine 1 quart water with 1 quartered onion, 4 thick slices of ginger, 2 crushed whole garlic cloves and salt to taste in a 2-quart saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, and bring back to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises. Cover partially, reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (it should register 160 on a meat thermometer at the thickest section). Allow the chicken to cool in the broth if there is time. Remove the chicken from the broth when cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin. Remove from the bone and shred, pulling strips of chicken off the top of the breast. Pull with the grain and the meat will come apart naturally. Strain the chicken broth, and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, skim off and discard the fat, and freeze the broth in smaller containers or freezer bags.
- Cook the noodles. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Toss in a bowl with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and refrigerate while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add salt if desired and add the bok choy. Blanch for 1 minute and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Slice crosswise and add to the noodles. Add the remaining ingredients. Season if desired with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Toss with the salad and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 499 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
COLD SOBA-NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN, PEPPERS, AND CUCUMBER
Can't stand the heat? Let someone else roast the chicken, then combine it with quick-cooking noodles, raw veggies, and a stir-together sauce in this Cold Soba-Noodle Salad with Chicken, Peppers, and Cucumber dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente; drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oils, lime juice, and vinegar; season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add bell peppers, basil, cucumber, chicken, and noodles to bowl; toss with dressing. Serve noodle salad with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 50 g
SOBA SALAD
For most people, even experienced cooks, weeknight dinners are not so much a result of careful planning but of what's on hand - and what can be accomplished fairly quickly. Noodles of all kinds are easy and beloved. But soba noodles, a Japanese staple, are special: they usually take no more than 3 to 4 minutes to cook and, because they're made from buckwheat, have a slightly firm texture and a nutty flavor. Traditionally, soba are served hot and cold, making them a flexible partner for almost any fresh ingredients you have in the kitchen. In this case, they are paired with shelled frozen edamame, carrots and spinach and a light dressing.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, salads and dressings, times classics, main course, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Drop in the noodles and carrot and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; add the edamame for about 15 to 30 seconds just to warm, then drain everything in a colander. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, miso and mirin or sugar. Add spinach, noodles, carrot, edamame, scallion, and toss; then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with grated ginger at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 208, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1134 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh soba noodles. Fresh soba noodles have a better texture and flavor than dried noodles. If you can't find fresh soba noodles, you can use dried soba noodles, but be sure to cook them according to the package directions.
- Rinse the soba noodles thoroughly before cooking. This will help remove any excess starch and prevent the noodles from sticking together.
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Be careful not to overcook the noodles, as they will become mushy.
- Drain the soba noodles and rinse them with cold water. This will stop the cooking process and help the noodles retain their texture.
- Add your favorite toppings and dressing. This recipe is very versatile, so you can add whatever toppings and dressing you like. Some popular options include chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and a sesame dressing.
Conclusion:
This soba noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give this soba noodle salad a try.
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