Description
A refreshing and flavorful Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad featuring tender soba noodles tossed with crunchy vegetables and a creamy, spicy peanut dressing. Perfect as a light main or side dish, this Asian-inspired salad is easy to prepare and can be customized with added protein for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Soba Noodle Salad
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Spicy Peanut Dressing
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain them well and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and sesame oil. Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a smooth and pourable consistency.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the cooked soba noodles, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything thoroughly to evenly coat the noodles and vegetables with the dressing.
- Garnish and chill: Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts and optional sesame seeds on top. For best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Great served as a main dish or a side salad.
- Add grilled chicken, tofu, or edamame for extra protein.
- Salad keeps well in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- Use tamari and gluten-free soba noodles to make this gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (except noodles)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
