Italian Soba Noodle Salad Recipe 485

SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat. Cook the noodles until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Rinse the noodles in cold water, drain and place in a serving bowl.
• For the dressing: Combine the almond butter, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, honey, wasabi and ginger in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the noodles. Add the cabbage, green onions, bell peppers, cucumbers and almonds. Toss until all the ingredients are coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

ITALIAN SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mirin, olive oil, soy sauce and vinegar and mix well.
• For the salad: Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and refresh under cold water, then add a few dashes of sesame oil to keep them from sticking and set aside.
• Heat a wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and mushrooms and stir-fry until the mushrooms begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes (adding a splash of water if necessary to facilitate cooking). Season with the light soy sauce and remove from the heat.
• In a large serving bowl, add the noodles, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Toss, and then pour the rice vinegar dressing over the salad. The dish is best kept refrigerated and served chilled.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle with ground peanuts and arugula.

SOBA NOODLES WITH GINGER-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients; set aside. Cook edamame and soba noodles according to package directions; drain. Rinse noodles in cold water; drain again., Just before serving, combine the coleslaw mix, carrots, green onions, noodles and edamame in a large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Separate the noodles and drop them into the boiling water, stirring once or twice. When the water begins to boil, add 1 cup of cold water. Repeat this procedure twice cooking until the noodles are just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water until completely cooled, rubbing gently with hands to remove all surface starch and drain well.
• Toss the noodles with the dressing and arrange the daikon, sprouts, onion, green onions, sesame seeds, and a dash of seven-spice powder over the top.

SO GOOD SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and place in a large mixing bowl.
• In a blender, combine the soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, brown sugar and chili paste. Blend until the sauce is smooth and has a thick but pourable consistency. If it is too thick, add a tablespoon or 2 of hot water to thin. Add the sesame seeds and give it a quick pulse.
• Pour the sauce onto the noodles and mix thoroughly to coat. Mix in the scallions, cucumbers and carrots and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

ITALIAN SOBA NOODLE SALAD RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mirin, olive oil, soy sauce and vinegar and mix well. For the salad: Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and refresh under cold water, then add a few dashes of sesame oil to keep them from sticking and set aside. Heat a wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and mushrooms and stir-fry until the mushrooms begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes (adding a splash of water if necessary to facilitate cooking). Season with the light soy sauce and remove from the heat. In a large serving bowl, add the noodles, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Toss, and then pour the rice vinegar dressing over the salad. The dish is best kept refrigerated and served chilled. When ready to serve, sprinkle with ground peanuts and arugula.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH GRILLED PLUMS

Steps:

• For the honey-sesame vinaigrette: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, scallions, ginger and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
• For the grilled red plums: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the quartered plums in a small mixing bowl and toss with the canola oil. Sprinkle the plums with the sugar. Scrape and oil the grill grates. Place the plums on the grill, flesh side down, and grill until caramelized and slightly charred on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove the plums to a plate and set aside.
• For the soba noodle salad: Bring one gallon of water to a boil in a stockpot. Add the soba and stir to submerge. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the noodles for 5 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse the soba well under cold running water to remove all of the starch. Drain well and refrigerate.
• In a large bowl, combine the chilled soba noodles, Napa cabbage, shiitakes, carrots, cucumbers and red peppers. Toss with the honey-sesame vinaigrette. Plate the salad on a large serving platter and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and grilled plums.