Cold Soba Noodle Salad Recipes

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH CREAMY SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Spread the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, and toast until golden brown, shaking the pan occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the corn to the boiling water, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the corn to a colander, reserving the boiling water for later use, and run the corn under cold water to cool. Cut the kernels from the cobs; set aside.
• Transfer the sesame seeds to a blender and grind for 15 seconds. Add the oil, and puree until smooth and emulsified, about 15 seconds. Add the lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, chile-garlic sauce and ginger, and blend for another 15 seconds.
• Add the soba noodles to the boiling water, and cook until the noodles no longer have a hard, chalky bite but are still springy, 3 to 4 minutes. Strain the noodles in a colander, and run them under cold water to stop the cooking quickly. When the noodles are completely cool, shake the colander vigorously to remove as much water as possible (if the noodles are too wet, they will dilute the dressing).
• Divide the noodles among four bowls. Drizzle the dressing over the noodles (use all of the dressing, as the noodles will soak it up). Top with the corn, watercress, tomatoes, avocados and cucumbers. Toss before eating.

BUCKWHEAT NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, ginger, honey, tamari, sesame oil, and chili sauce in a large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the canola oil until the dressing is emulsified.
• Add the noodles, carrot, pepper, cucumber, green onions and cilantro. Gently mix to combine and serve.

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD (BUCKWHEAT NOODLES)

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a mason jar, combine all the Ginger Soy Dressing ingredients. Cover with lid and shake vigorously until evenly combined. Adjust to taste if needed. Set aside.
• Cook soba noodles according to package directions, until al dente, about 4-5 minutes. There's no need to add salt to the water. To be sure, test it after 3-4 minutes to check for doneness. When ready, immediately drain and rinse with very cold water to stop the cooking process. This will prevent the noodles from getting too soft.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked soba noodles with the cilantro, cabbage, carrots, scallions, and the prepared dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds, more sliced scallions, and sliced seasoned seaweed. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

COLD SOBA NOODLES WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Cook noodles until tender but not mushy. Drain, and quickly rinse under cold running water until cold. Drain well.
• Combine dashi or stock, soy sauce and mirin. Taste, and add a little more soy if the flavor is not strong enough. Serve noodles with garnishes, with sauce on side for dipping (or spooning over).

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD RECIPE WITH SESAME LIME GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust sweet, heat, tang(lime). Chill for 15 mins.
• Cook the noodles according to instruction on the package. (Simmer in boiling water for 4 to 5 mins for the wheat + buckwheat soba). Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Add the noodles to a bowl and add a tsp of oil or sesame oil and toss to coat.
• Add the veggies and half of the green onions to the bowl.
• Add the dressing to the bowl and toss well.
• Taste and adjust. Add salt or soy sauce for saltier, a bit more sweetener if needed, lime or vinegar for tang.
• Garnish with green onions, crushed nuts(optional) and sesame seeds (optional). Chill and serve.

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain well again.
• In a large bowl, combine noodles, cilantro, vinegar, soy sauce, and, if using, chili oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Drop in soba noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain.
• Toss noodles with sesame oil in a medium bowl. Divide noodles evenly between the 5 containers.
• Top noodles with edamame, carrot, green onions, and cilantro, dividing them evenly between the 5 containers. Place lids on containers. Pour 1/4 cup peanut sauce into each dressing container. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Mix 1 dressing container with 1 serving of soba salad to serve.

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Toast sesame seeds in a dry non-stick pan on medium heat till golden brown.
• Bring a pot of water to boil and add salt. Put in the soba noodles and cook for about 6 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Plunge drained soba into bowl of ice water.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix vinegar, soy sauce, honey and oil. Add drained, cooled soba and chopped spring onions and mix well.
• Mix in toasted sesame seeds and toss well. Adnd give that lemon wedge a good squeeze. Mix well.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Gather all the ingredients.
• To make the dressing, combine the vegetable oil, sesame oil, and crushed red peppers in a small saucepan.
• Whisk it all together and infuse the oil over medium heat for 3 minutes. Alternatively, you can put these ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Set aside to let it cool a bit; be careful while handling as it'll get very hot.
• Add the honey and soy sauce to the oil mixture.
• Whisk it all together until the honey has completely dissolved.
• Bring water to a boil in a large pot (you do not need to salt the water for cooking soba). Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions, but make sure they are al dente. Drain into a colander and rinse the soba noodles under cold running water. This step is important to remove the excess starch from the noodles and to stop the cooking. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Thinly slice the green onions and chop the cilantro into small pieces.
• Add the dressing, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds to the bowl with the soba noodles.
• Toss everything together. Transfer to a serving bowl or plate. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH GINGER SOY DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions, rinse with cold water and let them cool.
• Prepare the vegetables by spiralizing the carrots, deseeding and slicing the cucumber, shredding the cabbage with a knife or mandolin and chopping the spring onion.
• Prepare the ginger soy dressing by adding all ingredients to a bowl and mixing them.
• Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until everything is well combined. Enjoy!