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Japanese Soba Noodle Salad

Chilled soba noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a savory dashi-based dressing. A light, refreshing Japanese summer dish that's naturally vegetarian and ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
310
Protein
11g
Japanese Soba Noodle Salad
japanesevegetariannoodlessaladchilledsummer

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Julienne the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper into thin matchsticks. Slice green onion diagonally. Toast and crumble the nori seaweed.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together dashi, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and wasabi until well combined. Refrigerate the dressing.

  3. Step 3

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook according to package directions, usually 4–5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water until completely cooled. Shake well to remove excess water.

  5. Step 5

    Divide cooled soba noodles between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and green onion on top.

  6. Step 6

    Pour half the dressing into each bowl and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled nori and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • two serving bowls

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