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Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

Name: Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 200 g soba noodles; 1 pcs cucumber julienned; 2 pcs carrot julienned; 0.5 pcs red bell pepper thinly sliced; 2 pcs scallion thinly sliced; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp ginger grated; 1 tbsp sesame seed toasted

This refreshing soba noodle salad features buckwheat noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a savory sesame dressing. It's a light yet satisfying dish perfect for a quick lunch or side.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 38 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 301 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

200 gsoba noodles
1 pcscucumber, julienned
2 pcscarrot, julienned
0.5 pcsred bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 pcsscallion, thinly sliced

dressing

2 tbsptoasted sesame oil
2 tbsprice vinegar
2 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbspmaple syrup
1 tspginger, grated

garnish

1 tbspsesame seed, toasted

Equipment

large pot · colander · whisk · small bowl · large mixing bowl

The method

Step by step

1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
About 5 min
2
Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, typically 5-7 minutes, until al dente.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking to prevent mushy noodles.
3
Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. Set aside to cool completely.
4
While the noodles cool, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, and grated ginger until well combined.
About 5 min
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, julienned carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and thinly sliced scallions.
About 3 min
6
Add the cooled soba noodles to the bowl with the vegetables.
7
Pour the prepared dressing over the noodles and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Chilling improves the texture and flavor.
9
Serve cold, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Per serving

Nutrition

65%Score

Calories: 301.3kcal
Protein: 9g
Carbs: 49.3g
Fat: 9.2g
Fibre: 4.1g
Sugar: 7.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover soba noodle salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.