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Sesame Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Vegetables
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces soba noodles
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain them in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and remove excess starch.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and honey until the dressing is smooth.
  • Add the cooled soba noodles, julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, shelled edamame, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Toss everything gently until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top just before serving.

Notes

Cook the noodles first so they have time to cool completely before tossing, which helps them absorb the dressing without becoming soggy. If you prepare the salad in advance, keep the dressing separate and combine everything right before serving to maintain the vegetables' crisp texture. A quick extra squeeze of rice vinegar can brighten the flavor if the salad has sat out for a while.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Equipment: Large pot, Colander, Large mixing bowl, Whisk