Cold Soba Noodle Salad
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 9.5 oz package Soba noodles
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 cups edamame (I used the pre-shelled edamame from the frozen vegetable section. Make sure you thaw them completely before adding them into the salad)
- For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or Tamari if gluten free)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (omit if vegan)
- Black sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil
- Meanwhile, prep all your vegetables and make your sauce
- For the sauce, add all ingredients into a blender and blend until everything is combined and there are no chunks of garlic or ginger
- When your water is boiling, add in your Soba noodles and reduce to a simmer
- Simmer for 4-6 minutes (or longer depending on the brand – there will be cooking instructions on the package), stirring often so the noodles don’t stick together
- Place a colander in the sink and place a big bowl of very cold water next to the sink
- After 3-4 minutes, start testing noodles for done-ness every 30 seconds or so by pulling one out at a time and biting into it – the noodle should be soft but not mushy
- When the noodles are done, drain them into the colander and run cold water over the noodles
- Add them to the bowl of cold water and “wash” them – grab handfuls of noodles and rub together (this will remove extra starch so the noodles won’t be gummy)
- Add them back into the colander and let drain for about 5 minutes
- Add the noodles to a big bowl and throw in your peppers, scallions, and edamame
- Add some of the sauce and toss to combine – add more sauce to taste
- Top with the sliced basil leaves and sesame seeds
Find it online: https://www.thegarlicdiaries.com/cold-soba-noodle-salad/