Chilled Soba Salad

Chilled Soba Salad is a refreshing Japanese dish that combines the nutty flavor of buckwheat noodles with crisp vegetables and a light sesame dressing. Perfect for warm weather, this salad is not only delicious but also gluten-free and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, edamame, and chopped green onions.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooked soba noodles to the bowl with the vegetables, then pour the dressing over the top.
5. Toss everything together gently until well combined, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

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

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