Name: Soba Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 8 ounces of soba noodles; 1 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar; Lime juice from 1/2 lime; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 yellow pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 red pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 green scallions, thinly sliced; Fresh chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

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I am a ‘sometimes’ vegetarian (is there such a thing?), and this colorful Soba Noodle Salad fulfills my craving for a healthy, delicious meal! Buckwheat (soba) noodles are just perfect in this easy, Japanese dish!

This salad has just the right amount of heat. Served cold or at room temperature, it’s also perfect as a side dish. Craving a little protein? Add in shrimp, chicken, or tofu and you’ve got one amazing meal!

Dried soba noodles (buckwheat noodles) can be found in most grocery stores in the Asian section. They’re wrapped in cute little bundles to make it easy for measuring.

Vibrant and colorful red and yellow bell peppers add a perfect crunch to this Soba Noodle Salad!

How to make soba noodle salad dressing:

This dressing is super easy and so delicious!

In a small bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce) , 1 tablespoon fish sauce, fresh grated ginger, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, juice from 1/2 lime, 2 minced garlic cloves, and red pepper flakes.
Pour sauce over noodles and toss well to coat!

TIPS & TRICKS:

If you want to make this gluten-free, simply substitute the soy sauce for gluten-free soy sauce.
If you can’t find soba noodles, try using spaghetti noodles instead. It will taste very similar.
Try adding different proteins to this soba noodle salad, like tofu, chicken or shrimp. It’s super delicious and filling!
You’re going to want a lot of dressing since the noodles will soak up quite a bit.
To toast the sesame seeds: Place in a skillet on the stove over medium heat and dry toast it until light brown. Do not overcook.

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Update Notes: This post was originally published on January 11, 2016, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like step by step instructions and tips in September 2019.