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Sesame Soba Noodle Salad Recipe

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A quick and refreshing Sesame Soba Noodle Salad featuring tender soba noodles tossed with crunchy red pepper, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and edamame, all coated in a flavorful sesame-ginger hoisin dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish prepared in just 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Noodles & Vegetables

  • 9.5 oz soba noodles
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots, shredded (approx 2 cups)
  • 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup cooked edamame (8-10 oz in the pod)
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Boil Noodles: Start by bringing a pot of water to boil. While waiting, prepare all vegetables by slicing and shredding as needed and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make Dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup with a spout, combine sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until well incorporated.
  3. Cook Noodles: Once the water is boiling, add soba noodles and cook for about 4 minutes or according to package instructions until tender.
  4. Drain and Rinse: Drain the cooked noodles into a colander and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
  5. Combine Noodles with Vegetables: Shake off excess water from the noodles, then using tongs or hands, add small portions of noodles to the bowl with vegetables, mixing as you go to evenly distribute.
  6. Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  7. Serve or Chill: Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds for garnish. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • If desired, add protein such as grilled chicken or tofu to make this a more substantial meal.
  • Feel free to substitute soba noodles with whole wheat spaghetti if soba is unavailable.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger in the dressing to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
  • The salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for meal prepping.
  • For a spicier kick, consider adding a teaspoon of chili paste or sriracha to the dressing.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/sesame-soba-noodle-salad-recipe/