Cold Soba Noodle Salad Recipe
This cold soba noodle salad is tossed with jammy roasted tomatoes,scallions, and a bright ginger-lime miso dressing. It’s refreshing,savory, and ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 417kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons light yellow miso
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, garnish
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, garnish (optional)
Instructions
Make the Miso Dressing
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, miso, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
Roast the Tomatoes
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatoes with 3 tablespoons of the miso dressing and season with a pinch of salt.
- Roast for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are charred in spots. Scrape into a large bowl.
Cook and Rinse the Soba Noodles
- Cook the soba noodles in boiling water just until al dente, 4 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water.
Toss and Serve
- Add the soba noodles, scallions, and half of the remaining dressing to the tomatoes and toss well. Season with additional salt if necessary.
- Transfer to a platter and garnish with the sesame seeds and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve with the remaining dressing.
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Notes
- Store cold soba noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It’s best served chilled or at room temperature.
- If the noodles absorb the dressing as they sit, toss with a splash of water, lime juice, or sesame oil before serving. For make-ahead prep, you can roast the tomatoes and whisk the dressing up to 24 hours in advance, then cook and rinse the soba noodles before tossing everything together.
- Recipe adapted from Food & Wine.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg
