Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad is a deliciously vibrant dish that combines nutty buckwheat noodles with fresh, crunchy vegetables and a zesty, spicy peanut dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad can be enjoyed warm or cold. With its explosion of flavors and colorful presentation, it’s sure to impress anyone at your table. Get ready to elevate your meal with this easy-to-make recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Cook soba noodles in boiling water for 4-6 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the noodles cook, slice the bell pepper, dice the cucumber, and grate the carrots.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and chili garlic sauce until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked soba noodles with veggies. Pour dressing over everything and toss gently.
- Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding proteins like grilled chicken or tofu for extra nutrition. Adjust the spice level of the dressing based on your preference; add more or less chili garlic sauce as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; keep dressing separate until serving for optimal texture.