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Cold Soba Noodle Crunch Bowls

Delicious Cold Soba Noodle Crunch Bowls for a Fresh Twist

A delightful, healthy dish combining cold soba noodles with fresh vegetables and creamy peanut dressing, perfect for a refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 200 grams Soba Noodles 100% buckwheat for gluten-free
  • 1 medium Cucumber Spiralized or thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 1 medium Carrot Sliced or shredded evenly
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds For topping
For the Peanut Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond butter
  • 1 cup Water Adjust for desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or Lime Juice For acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey Maple keeps it vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Adjust for spice preference
Optional Protein Add-ins
  • 1 cup Edamame Beans Light protein addition
  • 200 grams Tofu Firm or extra-firm, cubed

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowls
  • tongs
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Prepare Soba Noodles: Boil water, cook soba noodles for 7-8 minutes, drain, and rinse under cold water.
  2. Slice Vegetables: Spiralize cucumber, shred cabbage, slice or shred carrot, and chop green onions.
  3. Make Peanut Sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, water, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and sriracha until creamy.
  4. Toss Salad Base: Combine cooled soba noodles with prepared vegetables and gently mix.
  5. Combine with Sauce: Pour peanut sauce over salad base and toss gently.
  6. Add Optional Proteins: Fold in edamame or cubed tofu gently.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Transfer to serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse soba noodles thoroughly to prevent clumping. Store dressing separately if meal prepping.

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