Soba Noodle Salad

This Soba Noodle Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the nutty flavor of buckwheat noodles with crisp vegetables and a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch, it’s packed with nutrients and flavor.

Ingredients

• Soba noodles - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Edamame (shelled) - 100 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, usually about 4-6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. While the noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables: julienne the cucumber and carrot, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and chop the green onion and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled soba noodles, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, edamame, green onion, and cilantro.
5. Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture, tossing everything gently to combine.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving. Enjoy your healthy soba noodle salad!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 48 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• High in protein and fiber from soba noodles and edamame.

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