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Fresh Cold Japanese Soba Noodle Salad with 5 Easy Sesame Miso Sauce Tips

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A refreshing and light cold soba noodle salad with a creamy, nutty sesame miso sauce, perfect for warm weather and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) dried 100% buckwheat soba noodles
  • 3 tablespoons white (shiro) miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons tahini or sesame paste
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded or julienned
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • A handful fresh cilantro or shiso leaves, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225 g) soba noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Set aside to drain completely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons tahini, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon honey. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add water a teaspoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  4. Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Toast 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes, shaking frequently until light golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat.
  5. Prepare vegetables: thinly slice cucumber, shred or julienne carrot, slice green onions, and roughly chop cilantro or shiso leaves if using.
  6. In a large bowl, combine drained soba noodles with cucumber, carrot, and green onions. Pour sesame miso sauce over and toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes to meld flavors. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Toast sesame seeds carefully over medium heat to avoid burning. Rinse noodles well under cold water to prevent clumping. Adjust sauce thickness with water if needed. For make-ahead, keep dressing separate and toss before serving. Substitute tahini with peanut butter or use apple cider vinegar instead of rice vinegar for variations.

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Keywords: soba noodle salad, cold noodle salad, sesame miso sauce, Japanese salad, healthy lunch, gluten-free, vegetarian

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