4.7 from 33 votes
Vegan Sesame-Cashew Soba Noodle Salad
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 633 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 8 ounces buckwheat soba noodles or brown rice noodles (check label to ensure gluten-free*)
- 1 head of broccolini, or broccoli, thick stalks removed and cut into florets
- Spicy Sesame-Cashew Sauce (recipe below)
- Pan-Fried Tempeh (recipe below)
- 1 ½ cups shelled organic edamame
- 3 large carrots, peeled and shaved into ribbons
- 2 watermelon radishes, sliced into thin strips
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced on an angle
- For serving: Black or white sesame seeds
Spicy Sesame-Cashew Sauce
- ¼ cup cashew butter
- 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut nectar, brown sugar, or agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ -1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to your spice preference)
- 2- inch piece fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
- ½ cup water
Pan-Fried Tempeh
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil or neutral oil of choice
- 8 ounces tempeh, cut into ½-inch slices
- 2-3 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the soba noodles and broccolini (or broccoli) and cook according to the package instructions. My noodles had a cook time of 5-6 minutes, which is the perfect amount of time for broccoli. If you are using noodles with a longer cook time, add the noodles first and then add the broccoli when there is 5-6 minutes left of cook time on the pasta. Drain in a colander and rinse well under cold water and toss to remove some of the starch. Alternatively, you can steam or blanch the broccoli in a separate pot or using an Instant Pot.
- Meanwhile, make the Pan-Fried Tempeh. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil hot, add the tempeh slices in a single layer. Brush the top layer with a bit of the tamari. Cook the temeph slices, undisturbed, for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned. Flip and cook on the other side until well browned, brushing again with the tamari.
- To make the Spicy Ginger Sesame Cream, place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, add all of the ingredients except for the water in a medium bowl and whisk until well incorporated; add the water gradually, whisking to thin.
- To assemble the salad, toss the cooked noodles with the Spicy Ginger Sesame Cream. Add the cooked tempeh, along with the edamame, carrot ribbons, radish slices, cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds.
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Notes
- *Only noodles that are 100% buckwheat are gluten-free. Some soba buckwheat noodles are made with wheat flour, such as these noodles.
Nutrition Information
Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
757mg
(32%)
Potassium
1626mg
(46%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
10172IU
(203%)
Vitamin C
158mg
(176%)
Calcium
246mg
(25%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1626mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 10172IU | 203% |
| Vitamin C | 158mg | 176% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.