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

Ingredients
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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.
Step 2
While noodles cook, julienne the 1 carrot and 1 cucumber into thin matchsticks.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until combined.
Step 4
In a large bowl, toss the cooled noodles with the dressing, carrot, cucumber, and 0.5 cup peanuts until everything is coated.
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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