Soba noodles paired with fresh veggies in a flavorful tahini dressing make a fabulously light and satisfying vegan meal. I can pull this together for a quick and easy weeknight dinner in 15 minutes, and I know you can do it too!
Ingredient Notes
- Soba noodles: I like to use the buckwheat or rice variety that are naturally gluten-free.
- Fresh Ginger, Garlic & Turmeric: fresh offers unmatched flavor IMO
- Edamame: I always keep bags of frozen, shelled edamame in my freezer so I can easily add plant-based protein to salads like this one.
If you have a julienne peeler or a mandoline, it will take just a couple minutes to turn your carrots into matchsticks. You can also buy carrots already thickly shredded in the produce section of your local supermarket or maybe use the side of your box grater for more of a shredded situation.
Prep all the vegetables while the pasta cooks. It’s ok if you opt for different shapes or sizes.
Debra’s Pro Tips
- Get the water boiling for the soba noodles right away. You will have enough time to make the dressing and cut all the vegetables while the pasta is cooking.
- Gluten-free pasta is best made a little UNDER done. If you overcook it will stick together in a gummy/mushy kind of way. Start with the recommended time listed on the package and then reduce by 2 minutes. That’ll be your first check and most of the time this is cooked al dente perfect for me.
- Don’t forget to save some of the pasta water to help thin out the dressing.
- Use a small whisk to make the dressing. I find it’s easy to do this in a pyrex measuring cup that has measurements on the side.
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📖 Recipe
Sesame Soba Noodle + Veggie Salad
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz. package Soba noodles
- 2 Carrots julienned
- 1 cup sugar snap peas cut on the diagonal
- 6 scallions sliced thinly on the diagonal
- ¼ cup Cilantro
- 1 cup edamame
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
Dressing
- ¼ cup Tahini
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Tamari
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated turmeric sub with ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup pasta water use more if needed for desired consistency.
Optional Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Cilantro, chopped
- ½ lime juiced
Instructions
- Cook Soba Noodles in boiling water for 7-8 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes with tongs to break up clumps.
- Meanwhile, whisk dressing ingredients together until well mixed.
- Prep veggies and place in large bowl.
- Before noodles are done, dip a pyrex measuring cup into pot to save some of the water. You'll need to add some to the dressing to thin it to your desired consistency.
- When noodles are done—-make sure not to overcook, drain. Rinse with cold water and add to bowl with veggies. Immediately pour dressing (with the added pasta water)over noodles and mix well. Sprinkle on sesame seeds and taste for seasoning (adding S+P as needed).
- Serve at room temp or refrigerate and serve cold, passing around extra cilantro, scallions and wedges of lime.
Notes
Nutrition
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Karen gruskin
Have a package of sobs noodles in closet that were just waiting for the recipe!
Debra Klein
Oh, you know, timing is everything!! Enjoy!
Dana
I love everything about this salad. I have one that I make, but I use a spicy peanut dressing. I’m going to have to give this one a go—sounds scrumptious!
Debra Klein
I love soba noodles with peanut dressing too, but this is a refreshing alternative.
Marisa Franca
I’ve already got the buckwheat soba noodles on my grocery list. This salad is just the type of dish Hubby and I love. This makes a perfect lunch or light supper. This would be a great picnic dish or potluck. Adding this on my to make list.
Debra Klein
Exactly! All perfect scenarios for this soba salad.
Amanda
What a gorgeous salad, and I love how quickly it comes together! Sometimes, it can be so hard to get a proper meal on the table in the summer when it’s hot and you’re busy enjoying all of the outdoor activities. This looks like such a refreshing, healthy, and satisfying salad with all of the veggies and that wonderful-sounding tahini dressing!
Debra Klein
You’re so right and I love that this is really good as leftovers…so there’s another meal you don’t have to stop enjoying summer activities to go make!
Megan Marlowe
I love all the components of this salad! Healthy, flavorful and easy. I’m also a sucker for a tahini dressing. This salad is perfect for a hot summer night when you want something tasty without all the fuss!
Debra Klein
Now you know all the reasons this is on repeat over here this steamy summer!
Miranda
I’m all about this veggie salad. You had me with the meal taking less than 15 minutes to have on the table. I hate spending more time than I already have to in the hot kitchen especially on days that I bake. Plus that dressing so delicious and packed full of flavor!
Debra Klein
Thank you! This one certainly does check off all the boxes!
Lisa
I don’t get soba noodles nearly enough but when I do, my husband and I really enjoy them. Your salad looks like a delicious summer lunch or dinner — and the flavors in your dressing are so vibrant. I admit, I have a weakness for Asian-style salads, so you’ve really hit a home run with this one. Bet it would be good with grilled shrimp too!
Debra Klein
I’m with you on loving the Asian inspired flavors…especially with soba noodles. This is a perfect compliment to anything other dish.
Danielle
Ohhh I love anything with soba noodles and you killed this recipe!! So gotta try it at home for myself now. Great job!
Danielle | FollowMyGut.com <3
Debra Klein
Thank you. Enjoy!!
Carmy
I totally feel you with the whole it’s way too hot to make a hot meal thing. We are going through a heat way and I’m trying to eat ALL the cold meals. This sesame soba noodle looks perfect for that. I’m a huge fan of soba noodles and will gladly eat this any day of the week!
Debra Klein
Thanks. I’m a HUGE fan of soba noodles….and I also would eat this any day of the week! It’s so yummy!!
Gloria
You can never go wrong with a GREAT noodle dish any night of the week. Who needs takeout when you can make this at home. I know my family would love this for dinner. I would even make it for an easy entertaining dish on the weekend too.
Debra Klein
Thank you and yes, this recipe works well in many situations.
Susan
This recipe is so good. Lots of flavor! Thank You Debbie!
Debra Klein
You are welcome and I agree….super tasty!
Tracy Koslicki
Oh I soooo needed this this past hot week! I’ve been looking for a good soba noodle salad recipe like this. Delicious and adding to my summer staples!
Debra Klein
Yes! Ideal for this weather and it is definitely one of our summer staples.