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Cold Noodle Salad

A refreshing, savory cold noodle salad with crisp vegetables, crunchy peanuts, and a simple soy-based dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
12g
Cold Noodle Salad
refreshinglightAsianveganvegetarianplant-basedcrunchychewy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook the 8 oz soba noodles in boiling water until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

  2. Step 2

    While noodles cook, julienne the 1 carrot and 1 cucumber into thin matchsticks.

  3. Step 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until combined.

  4. Step 4

    In a large bowl, toss the cooled noodles with the dressing, carrot, cucumber, and 0.5 cup peanuts until everything is coated.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle with the 1 tbsp sesame seeds and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl

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