Spicy Soba Noodle Salad Recipe
A cold noodle salad with an Asian-inspired dressing: Spicy Soba Noodle Salad! Fresh and bright with an impossibly delicious dressing. The Japanese Soba Noodles are nutty and earthy. The dressing is bright, fresh, tangy -- and spicy! Make in 15-minutes and bring to every picnic and potluck! Good for weeknight dinners, too. Serve with your favorite protein for a complete meal. And enjoy the smoky heat from the Sambal Oelek dressing!
Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 85kcal
Equipment
- Colander
- Big Bowl
Ingredients
- soba noodles (4 bundles)
- 1 cup sugar snap peas thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp sambal olek (try 1 Tbsp for a less spicy version)
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar (or apple vinegar or white distilled vinegar)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- 1 inch ginger minced, optional
Instructions
- Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together.
- Pour dressing over the soba noodles. Mix well with tongs.
- Add veggies and herbs. Mix well with tongs. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
*Adjust spice level. Spicy Soba Noodle Salad is spicy! If you prefer, add only half the Sambal Oelek. Or leave it out altogether, if needed.
*Make it a meal. Add leftover chicken, cucumber, hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg, carrot, and/or shredded cabbage for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg