Description
This Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender soba noodles with crunchy vegetables, a creamy peanut dressing, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Soba Noodles:
- 8 ounces soba noodles
Vegetables:
- 1½ cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (to taste)
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water (to thin the dressing)
Instructions
- Cook soba noodles: Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Combine and serve: Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss well to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with additional peanuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken, tofu, or edamame for extra protein.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the amount of sriracha.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
