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soba noodle salad

Soba Noodle Salad with Ginger-Almond Dressing

Brenda Lanzilli
A healthy Asian style noodle salad, served cold or room temperature. This easy recipe used gluten-free Soba Noodles and shredded carrots, sliced peppers, and broccoli florets tossed with a homemade creamy honey-ginger almond butter Dressing. Garnish with crushed peanuts, sesame seed and cilantro for beautiful color and crunch!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8
Calories 332 kcal

Ingredients
  

Soba Noodle Salad

  • 10 oz package of Soba Noodle or Udon or whole wheat spaghetti
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup bell pepper thinly sliced. red, yellow or orange
  • 1 cup broccoli florets steamed, chopped, cooled
  • ¼ cup scallions sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts for garnish
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Ginger-Lime Almond Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp honey or agave nectar to keep Vegan
  • 3 tbsp creamy almond butter creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or Tamari to keep GF
  • 1 tbsp ginger fresh, minced
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp Thai Chili Paste
  • ½ tsp lime zest

Instructions
 

Assemble Dressing

  • Combine all ingredients together in mixing bowl, whisk to combine and set aside

Assemble Salad

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook Soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water to remove the excess starch and stop the cooking. Remove excess water and then transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Add carrots, broccoli, bell pepper, and scallions.
  • Pour dressing over noodles and vegetables. Toss to combine.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds and lime wedges. Serve room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

If making in advance, store airtight container in fridge for up to 2-3 days. Remove from fridge about 30 minutes prior to serving to bring to room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 731mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6065IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
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