Description
A quick and easy cold noodle salad featuring soba noodles tossed in a creamy, tangy peanut ginger sauce, perfect for warm weather and light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz soba noodles or thin spaghetti
- 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 7 oz soba noodles or thin spaghetti and cook according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes) until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool them down. Toss gently to remove excess water.
- Transfer the cooled noodles to a mixing bowl and drizzle with 2 tbsp sesame oil. Toss gently to coat and prevent clumping.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth and creamy. Add 1 to 2 tbsp warm water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Pour the peanut ginger sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in 1/2 cup julienned cucumber and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or lime juice if desired.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and chill the noodles. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Toss noodles with sesame oil immediately after rinsing to prevent sticking and add nutty aroma. Use fresh ginger for best flavor. Adjust sauce thickness with warm water. Chill salad for at least 15 minutes before serving. Can be made vegan by substituting maple syrup for honey. For gluten-free, use rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce. Add protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 c
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
Keywords: cold noodle salad, sesame noodles, peanut ginger sauce, soba noodles, easy salad, summer recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free option