Best 5 Soba Noodle Salad With Vegetables And Tofu Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of soba noodle salad, a symphony of textures and tastes that will delight your palate. This delectable dish, deeply rooted in Japanese cuisine, showcases the harmonious blend of buckwheat noodles, crisp vegetables, and savory tofu. Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors, where the nutty aroma of soba noodles intertwines with the vibrant crunch of julienned carrots, bell peppers, and refreshing cucumbers. Succulent tofu, marinated in a delectable blend of soy sauce, mirin, and sake, adds a touch of umami that perfectly complements the dish. Drizzled with a zesty dressing made from rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of garlic, this soba noodle salad promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Indulge in the original Soba Noodle Salad with Vegetables and Tofu recipe, a classic combination that showcases the beauty of fresh, wholesome ingredients. For a vegan twist, explore the Vegan Soba Noodle Salad recipe, where tofu takes center stage, absorbing the delectable marinade and adding a satisfying protein boost. If you're seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Soba Noodle Salad recipe replaces traditional soba noodles with gluten-free buckwheat noodles, ensuring everyone can savor this culinary delight. And for those who love a spicy kick, the Spicy Soba Noodle Salad recipe infuses the dish with a fiery blend of chili peppers and Sriracha sauce, adding an extra layer of heat and excitement.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH VEGETABLES AND TOFU



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Cooking Light. My daughter's favorite things - noodles and tofu! This is another one of those great clean-out-the-fridge type meals. Use whatever veggies you like or have. Snow peas are a great additon.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
4 cups hot cooked soba noodles (about 8 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles) or 4 cups whole wheat spaghetti
3 cups very thinly sliced napa cabbage (Chinese)
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (12 1/3 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • To prepare dressing, combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
  • To prepare salad, combine noodles and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, tossing well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 940.3, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 14.1

SOBA NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup Dashi or defatted chicken stock
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
7 ounces dried soba noodles
1/2 or so cup finely julienned daikon or breakfast radishes
1 cup daikon radish sprouts, loosely packed
1 small onion, cut in half, thinly sliced, rinsed, and drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Japanese seven-spice powder, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Separate the noodles and drop them into the boiling water, stirring once or twice. When the water begins to boil, add 1 cup of cold water. Repeat this procedure twice cooking until the noodles are just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water until completely cooled, rubbing gently with hands to remove all surface starch and drain well.
  • Toss the noodles with the dressing and arrange the daikon, sprouts, onion, green onions, sesame seeds, and a dash of seven-spice powder over the top.

SOBA NOODLE-VEGETABLE SALAD



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This salad is very lightly dressed, so as not to compete with the strong flavors of the Sate's peanut sauce.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 21m

Yield 6 (3/4 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 ounces soba noodles, or whole-wheat spaghetti
1 large shallot, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1 red pepper, julienne
1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup shredded fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon walnut oil (or canola oil)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce, or 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
Salt
6 large Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and cool. In a medium to large bowl, combine noodles, shallot, carrot, pepper, basil, mint, and cilantro. Combine all dressing ingredients, season with salt to taste, add to noodle mixture, and toss lightly.
  • Snap off Bibb lettuce leaves and wash and dry. To serve, scoop spoonfuls of noodle salad into the lettuce leaves.

SOBA NOODLES WITH SHIITAKES, BROCCOLI AND TOFU



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Soba noodles are Japanese, not Chinese, but I love using them in Chinese stir-fries. They have a wonderful nutty flavor, and buckwheat has a lot going for it nutritionally - it is a good source of manganese, copper and magnesium, and it is also high in phytonutrients. To make a quick vegetable stock, simmer the shiitake mushroom stalks in a small amount of water for about 20 minutes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or 1 to 2 serrano or Thai chiles, minced
8 ounces soba noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 pound baby broccoli
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil or canola oil
1/2 pound tofu, cut in dominoes or small dice
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed (discard stems or use for stock), caps sliced
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, dark green parts separated
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine stock, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sugar and salt to taste in a small bowl. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Combine garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes or minced chile in another bowl.
  • Bring a large saucepan or pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and baby broccoli. As soon as water comes back to a boil (about 1 minute), use a skimmer to remove broccoli and transfer it to a bowl of cold water. Drain in a colander, then on paper towels. Cut stems away from florets and slice about 1/2 inch thick. Bring water back to a boil and cook soba. Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
  • Place all ingredients within reach of your wok. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add tofu. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to color, and remove to a plate. Add remaining oil and garlic, ginger and chile. Stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds and add mushrooms. Stir-fry for 1 minute and add broccoli and the light parts of the scallions. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add the noodles, tofu and the stock mixture. Reduce heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add cilantro and the dark green part of the scallions, stir-fry another 30 seconds to a minute, until well combined, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 498 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

SWEET AND SPICY TOFU WITH SOBA NOODLES



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If you don't cook tofu often (or even if you do), this unfussy tofu dish is for you: There's no flour-dredging or shallow-frying, and no marinating at all. As long as you pat the tofu dry (a bit fussy, but not by much), the vegetable oil's high smoke point will yield crisp edges, while the sesame oil imparts flavor, putting you well on your way to making tofu taste great. What's more, a ginger-and-garlic-laced soy sauce coats noodles and tofu alike, giving you chopstick after chopstick of toothsome pleasure. Serve these warm or cold, and be generous with the cool, crispy vegetables on top, especially for summer picnics where you can stretch this to serve 6 or even 8 as a side.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, weekday, noodles, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 (14-ounce) packages firm tofu, drained
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 (8-ounce) package all-buckwheat soba noodles
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small bunch green onions, white and green parts separated, cut into 2-inch matchsticks
1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
4 mini or 1 large, thin-skinned cucumber, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
Handful of cilantro leaves, for serving
1 lime, cut in wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Drain the tofu in a colander, or dry on paper-towel lined plate while you prep the remaining ingredients, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil for the soba noodles.
  • Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. When the oil shimmers, add the tofu in a single layer, in batches if needed and cook until golden on all sides, turning as needed when the tofu releases easily from the pan, about 8 to 10 minutes total. Lift the tofu out of the pan with a spatula and transfer to a new paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, cook the soba in boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes (or according to package directions), until just al dente, stirring frequently. Drain and rinse in cold water until the noodles no longer feel sticky.
  • Add garlic, ginger and whites of the onions to the skillet, along with the remaining tablespoon sesame oil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the oil is fragrant, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
  • Add cooked and drained soba noodles to the pan, along with soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, red pepper and reserved green onions; toss together until the noodles are coated. Gently toss in the tofu until all the pieces are covered in the sauce.
  • Remove from the heat, and sprinkle cucumber, radish and cilantro on top. Serve warm or at room temperature, with lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 607, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1652 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the soba noodles: They should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to them.
  • Rinse the soba noodles with cold water after cooking: This will stop the cooking process and help them stay firm.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Experiment with different vegetables: You can use any type of vegetable you like in this salad. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and bell peppers.
  • Add some protein: Tofu is a great option, but you could also use chicken, shrimp, or tempeh.
  • Serve the salad cold or at room temperature: It's a refreshing salad that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.

Conclusion:

This soba noodle salad is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a summer meal. It's packed with fresh vegetables, tofu, and a flavorful dressing. It's also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this soba noodle salad a try.

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