5 from 153 votes
Soba Noodle Salad
Soba Noodle Salad features chilled noodles tossed in a creamy peanut sauce with crunchy edamame, shredded carrot, chopped bell pepper, cabbage, green onion, and cilantro. The salad balances textures and flavors with a nutty dressing enhanced by sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, lime juice, and optional chili sauce. It can be served cold or at room temperature, making it a refreshing dish for warmer days or as a light meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
1325 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1325
% 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.