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Fresh Cold Soba Noodle Salad Easy Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe

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A refreshing and easy cold soba noodle salad with a homemade sesame ginger dressing, perfect for light meals and warm weather. This quick recipe combines nutty soba noodles with crisp veggies and a punchy, slightly sweet dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 100g (3.5 oz) dried soba noodles (buckwheat noodles)
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded or julienned
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: a handful of fresh cilantro or chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 100g (3.5 oz) dried soba noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 4-5 minutes until just tender but still firm. Avoid overcooking.
  2. Immediately drain the noodles in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to stop cooking and wash away excess starch.
  3. Shake off excess water and transfer noodles to a large mixing bowl. They should be moist but not soggy.
  4. While noodles cook, julienne or thinly slice the cucumber and carrot. Slice green onions finely. Chop or toast cilantro or peanuts if using.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, lime juice, and minced garlic. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Pour the dressing over the noodles and gently toss to coat evenly. Add the prepared veggies and toss again until combined.
  7. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and optional cilantro or peanuts before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overcook the soba noodles to avoid mushiness. Rinse noodles thoroughly in cold water to stop cooking and remove starch. Toast sesame seeds lightly before garnishing for enhanced flavor. Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For gluten-free, substitute soba noodles with rice or glass noodles. For vegan dressing, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Add a drizzle of sesame oil after rinsing noodles if they clump together.

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Keywords: soba noodle salad, cold noodle salad, sesame ginger dressing, easy lunch, healthy salad, gluten-free option, vegan dressing

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