Cold Soba Noodle Salad
This light and refreshing cold soba noodle salad takes very little time to make. The noodles cook in under 5 minutes. You'll love how quick and easy it is to make. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
- 9 ounces soba noodles also known as buckwheat noodles
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup matchstick or thinly sliced carrots
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced plus more for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced seasoned seaweed for garnish
Ginger Soy Dressing:
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 ½ tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey to taste
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a mason jar, combine all the Ginger Soy Dressing ingredients. Cover with lid and shake vigorously until evenly combined. Adjust to taste if needed. Set aside.
- Cook soba noodles according to package directions, until al dente, about 3-5 minutes. There's no need to add salt to the water. To be sure, test it after 3-4 minutes to check for doneness. When ready, immediately drain and rinse with very cold water to stop any residual heat from overcooking the noodles.
- In a large serving bowl, toss the noodles with the cilantro, cabbage, carrots, scallions, and the prepared dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds, more sliced scallions, and sliced seasoned seaweed. Enjoy!
Notes
- How long to cook soba noodles: They only need 4 to 5 minutes in boiling water.
- For best crunch, thinly slice the cabbage and carrots.
- Prep ahead: The veggies and dressing can be prepared 1-2 days in advance. I’d recommend cooking the noodles the same day. Wait until ready to serve to add the dressing to prevent the noodles from getting soggy.
- Other veggies: Cucumbers, bell peppers, snap peas, edamame, mushrooms.
- Make it a full meal! Try it with salmon, steak, shrimp, or tofu.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1291mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5954IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg