Description
A vibrant and flavorful Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad packed with crunchy veggies, tender soba noodles, and a creamy, tangy peanut dressing with a hint of heat. Perfect as a light lunch or refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Soba Noodle Salad:
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1 serving soba noodles (such as Lotus Foods soba noodles)
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1/2 cup frozen edamame, cooked
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1 medium carrot, grated
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1 cup purple cabbage or green cabbage, thinly sliced
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1 medium green onion, thinly sliced on a bias
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1 handful cilantro, finely minced
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1/4 cup peanuts or cashews, roughly chopped
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Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Peanut Dressing:
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1 tbsp peanut butter or sunflower butter
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1 tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp rice vinegar
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1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced
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1/4 tsp chili flakes
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1 tbsp water (to thin out dressing)
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Kosher salt, about 1/4 tsp (to taste)
Instructions
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Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
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Prepare edamame according to package directions. Drain and cool.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked soba noodles, edamame, grated carrot, cabbage, green onion, and cilantro.
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In a small bowl, whisk together all peanut dressing ingredients until smooth. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
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Pour dressing over noodle salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts or cashews and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
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For a vegan option, use maple syrup and sunflower butter, and soy sauce or tamari instead of liquid aminos.
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Adjust chili flakes for your preferred spice level.
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Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Add grilled tofu or chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired