Soba Noodle Salad
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Soba Noodle Salad
Description
Soba Noodle Salad combines cooked and chilled soba noodles with a peanut-based dressing made from crunchy peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, agave for sweetness, lime juice, and a hint of chili sauce for optional heat. The noodles are mixed with edamame, shredded carrot, chopped red bell pepper, shredded cabbage, green onions, and cilantro to provide a variety of textures and fresh flavors.
The peanut sauce clings to the noodles and vegetables, offering a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet profile with a bit of nuttiness and mild spice. The salad is served chilled or at room temperature, which enhances its refreshing qualities.
Garnishes like crushed peanuts and sesame seeds add extra crunch and visual appeal. This salad works as a light lunch or side dish and can be customized by swapping the fresh vegetables with coleslaw mix for ease. Doubling the sauce can provide extra dressing for other dishes.
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup peanut butter crunchy
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon agave
- lime juice of 1
- ½ cup water to start
- ¼ teaspoon Sriracha sauce to taste (optional, or other chili sauce
Salad
- 2 cups edamame thawed, frozen, shelled
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 large red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup cabbage shredded, purple or green
- 1 cup green onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 soba noodles 9.5-ounce package
- ¼ cup peanuts garnish (optional, crushed
- sesame seeds garnish (optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl or food processor, mix all the sauce ingredients until smooth and set aside.
- In a large pot, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Run the noodles under cold water.
- Put the cold cooked noodles back into the pot and pour half of the sauce over. Mix well and add all of the veggies and cilantro. Gently mix well.
- When ready to serve, add the remaining dressing, mix and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Serve with lime wedges, crushed peanuts, or sriracha for added flavor and texture.
- Fresh carrots and cabbage can be swapped for a store-bought coleslaw mix for convenience.
- Prepare a double batch of peanut sauce to use later in stir-fries or other salads.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1325kcal | 66% |
| Carbohydrates | 163g | 54% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2481mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 2333mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 14074IU | 281% |
| Vitamin C | 150mg | 167% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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