Cold Soba Noodle Salad
This cold soba noodle salad makes for a delicious and refreshing diabetes-friendly side-dish that is packed with veggies and flavour. You can even enjoy it as a main dish by adding an extra source of protein like chicken, tofu, or shrimp!
Servings: 4
Calories: 146.4kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz soba noodles cooked
- 1 cup edamame shelled
- ½ cucumber grated
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion medium, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ lime juiced
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 pinch red chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. Set aside to cool.6 oz soba noodles
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey and red chili flakes (if using).1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, ½ lime, 1 tsp honey, 1 pinch red chili flakes
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled soba noodles, edamame, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.1 cup edamame, ½ cucumber, 1 carrot, 1 red bell pepper, ¼ red onion, ¼ cup cilantro, ½ tbsp sesame oil
- Divide the salad into serving bowls, serve and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
- Rinsing Noodles: Rinse soba noodles thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking together.
- Protein Addition: Enhance the dish by adding a lean protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp for a complete meal.
- Vegetable Variations: Substitute or add other veggies like snap peas, radishes, or spinach to diversify flavours and nutrients.
- Dressing Balance: Adjust the honey and lime juice to your taste preference for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
- Serving Tip: For extra crunch, top with roasted peanuts or cashews (if nut allergies are not a concern).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cold Soba Noodle Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
146.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.3
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
0.4
g
3
%
Sodium
183.7
mg
8
%
Potassium
393.2
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
21.9
g
7
%
Fiber
3.5
g
15
%
Sugar
5.4
g
6
%
Protein
7.2
g
14
%
Vitamin C
43.4
mg
53
%
Calcium
70.7
mg
7
%
Iron
1.9
mg
11
%
Magnesium
25.1
mg
6
%
Zinc
0.4
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.