Description
Quick, satisfying, and packed with flavor—this soba noodle salad with peanut sauce is a delicious lunch or dinner that’s easily customizable and meal-prep friendly.
Ingredients
6 oz 100% buckwheat soba noodles
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cucumber, julienned
1 cup shredded carrots
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water.
2. Whisk together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp sesame oil, juice of 1 lime, 1 clove garlic (grated), 1/2 tsp ginger (grated).
3. In a large bowl, toss noodles with prepared vegetables and sauce.
4. Top with peanuts, scallions, and extra cilantro before serving.
Notes
Add tofu, chicken, or edamame for more protein.
Store leftovers for 3–4 days in the fridge.
Adjust chili or sriracha to desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soba noodle salad, peanut sauce, cold noodle salad, gluten-free salad