Cold Soba Noodle Salad

This Cold Soba Noodle Salad is perfect for hot days when you want to be as far away as possible from a hot stove! With chewy soba noodles, vibrant veggies, edamame, and a savory sesame ginger dressing to tie it all together, it’s become a go-to in our house. Plus, it's not only ridiculously easy, but it's also gluten-free, vegan, and surprisingly high in protein to leave you satisfied & energized.

Servings people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Equipment

cutting board
knife
grater
large pot
small pot
colander
large salad bowl + tongs
small bowl or jar

Ingredients

For the Soba Noodle Salad:

8 oz soba noodles *
6 oz shelled edamame
2 cups shredded red cabbage (6oz)
1 cup diced seedless cucumber
1 cup chopped green onion
½ cup grated or matchstick carrots
⅓ cup chopped cilantro

For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ tbsp fresh minced ginger
½ tbsp sesame seeds
¼ tsp garlic powder
juice from ½ lime
kosher salt to taste

Instructions

First, cook your soba noodles in unsalted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool them down and prevent further cooking.
8 oz soba noodles
If using frozen edamame, cook them (in the microwave or on the stovetop) according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
6 oz shelled edamame
In a small bowl or jar, add all of the sesame ginger dressing ingredients and stir or shake until combined and emulsified. Set aside.
2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, ½ tbsp fresh minced ginger, ½ tbsp sesame seeds, ¼ tsp garlic powder, juice from ½ lime, kosher salt
Add all of the soba noodle salad ingredients to a large salad bowl and pour the sesame ginger dressing over top. Toss to combine. Garnish with more green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 cup diced seedless cucumber, 1 cup chopped green onion, ½ cup grated or matchstick carrots, ⅓ cup chopped cilantro

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Notes

*NOTE: Not all soba noodles are gluten free, so be sure to use a brand like Lotus Foods if you're gluten free.

Calories: 425kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Asian, Cabbage, carrots, Cucumber, Edamame, Gluten Free, High Fiber, High Protein, Salad, Sesame Ginger Dressing, Soba Noodles, Summer Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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