Teresa's Recipes
Exotic Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Basil and Peanut Sauce
Dive into the vibrant world of Asian cuisine with this Exotic Cold Soba Noodle Salad. The soba noodles, known for their nutty flavor and firm texture, intertwine with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables. A lavish drizzle of homemade basil-peanut sauce adds a rich, creamy contrast, bursting with bold flavors of basil, ginger and roasted peanuts. This refreshing salad is not just a feast for the eyes, but also a nutritious, light yet satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
- 200 grams Soba noodles
- 1/2 cup, chopped Fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium, julienned Cucumber
- 1 medium, julienned Carrot
- 1 medium, thinly sliced Red bell pepper
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
- 1/4 cup, chopped Roasted peanuts
- 1, juiced Lime
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 inch piece, grated Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon or to taste Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon or to taste Crushed red pepper flakes
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 13g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Sugar: 10g
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove any excess starch. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, chopped basil, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped peanuts.
- Prepare the peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle mixture. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the noodles to soak up the flavors of the sauce and the vegetables to stay crisp.
- Stir the salad before serving to redistribute the sauce. Serve chilled.
Tips
- Feel free to substitute or add any of your favorite vegetables. This salad is also great with added protein like tofu, shrimp, or chicken.
- For a gluten-free option, make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce and soba noodles made 100% from buckwheat flour.