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Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing Recipe
Annie Graves

Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

Try this Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing! A light, refreshing, and flavorful noodle salad packed with veggies and a nutty sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soba Noodle Salad
  • 8 oz soba noodles
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber julienned
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
For the Sesame Dressing
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional, for heat
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 avocado sliced, for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup edamame or snap peas for extra protein
  • A sprinkle of crushed peanuts or cashews for crunch
Substitutions
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soba noodles or rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey to keep it vegan.

Method
 

Cook the Soba Noodles
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions (about 4-5 minutes).
  2. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Sesame Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, grated ginger, garlic, and chili flakes (if using).
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, toss the cooked soba noodles with the shredded carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
  2. Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Transfer the salad to serving plates and garnish with sesame seeds and any optional add-ins, like avocado or crushed peanuts.
  2. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 250-300
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 5g
 

Notes/Advice:

  • Additions/Subtractions:
    • Feel free to switch up the veggies based on what you have on hand—snap peas, edamame, or radishes would all be great in this salad.
    • For extra brightness, add a little extra lime juice or rice vinegar to the dressing.
    • The soba noodles can sometimes clump together after rinsing, so be sure to toss them in the dressing immediately to prevent sticking.