Description
These Sesame Soba Noodles are a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring buckwheat noodles tossed in a savory sesame-ginger sauce with fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect as a light lunch, dinner, or side dish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Optional: sliced serrano pepper or red pepper flakes (for heat)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari (or soy sauce), maple syrup, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
- Add the cooked soba noodles to the bowl and toss with the dressing until well coated.
- Mix in the red cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Toss again to combine.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and optional sliced serrano or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add tofu or edamame for extra protein.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
