Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Bowl of sesame buckwheat soba noodle salad with green onions, topped with sesame seeds. A pair of chopsticks rests on the side of the bowl.

5 from 4 votes

These soba noodles with sesame sauce can be served hot from the pan or as a light and refreshing cold noodle dish for the perfect light dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

8 ounces soba noodles 226 g
3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce 44 mL
3 tbsp sesame oil 45 g
1 tbsp maple syrup 20 g
1 tbsp light miso paste 23 g
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 15 mL
3 clove garlic grated
1 bunch green onions thinly sliced, diagonally
toasted sesame seeds for garnish
toasted nori thinly sliced, for garnish, optional

Instructions

Start boiling a large pot of water for the noodles then, in a medium bowl, whisk together the tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, miso, vinegar and garlic until smooth and combined. Set aside.
Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions or once the water is fully boiling, cook noodles for about 3-4 mins, until just tender. When the noodles are done, using a strainer, rinse well under cool running water, tossing them to remove excess starch.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add most of the green onions, reserving some for topping. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until tender.
For a cold salad, Add the sauce and noodles to the pan with the green onions or add the green onions, sauce and noodles to a large mixing bowl and toss to coat the noodles in the sauce. For hot noodles, Add the sauce and noodles to the pan with the green onions, toss and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Divide noodles between bowls. Top with toasted sesame seeds, remaining green onions, and nori, if using. Can be served warm, at room temperature or chilled.

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Notes

Optional Toppings: Stir fried veggies, baked tofu. If serving with stir-fried veggies and/or tofu, make sure those are prepared and cooked before you start the noodles, as it all happens very fast!

For the most flavourful, nutty sesame seeds for garnish, buy toasted sesame seeds or toast your own for 2-3 minutes in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat until lightly browned.

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