Description
This Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the nuttiness of peanut butter with the heat of sriracha, tossed with chewy soba noodles and crunchy vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad is easy to make and bursting with Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Soba Noodle Salad:
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Spicy Peanut Dressing:
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water to thin if needed
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles: Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sriracha, sesame oil, and warm water until smooth and pourable.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and toasted sesame seeds. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days—perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
