Japanese Soba Noodle Salad
Chilled buckwheat noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a tangy soy-ginger dressing. Light, refreshing, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a medium pot. Add soba noodles and cook until tender, 4–5 minutes.
Step 2
Drain noodles and rinse under cold water until completely cool. Set aside.
Step 3
Slice cucumber into thin half-moons. Slice scallions on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
Step 4
Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl until ginger dissolves.
Step 5
Toss cooled noodles with cucumber, scallions, and dressing until coated.
Step 6
Divide between bowls and serve cold or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot
- colander
- small bowl
- whisk
- large mixing bowl
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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