Soba noodles are such a versatile item to keep in your pantry. They take about 3 minutes to cook and contain less calories and more fiber than traditional pasta, making them a quick and healthy option for a side dish. We love this simple soba noodle salad that we adapt with whatever vegetables we have on hand.

This week we got some beautiful watermelon radishes in our JBG Organic CSA box, which I LOVE because they are so beautiful to photograph and have a milder flavor than most traditional radishes. If you can’t find them (they have them occasionally at Whole Foods), you can replace them with a different veggie of your choice (edamame, snap peas, or cucumbers would all go well here too).

We added in some carrots, green onions, and cabbage but again, this is easily adaptable to your own tastes.

This dressing is a combo of miso paste (we use this one), rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. It’s the perfect balance of flavors and pairs wonderfully with these veggies. A little sriracha adds some heat, if desired.

We often pair serve salad with grilled chicken, but would go great with tofu if trying to keep it vegetarian, or grilled shrimp.

Share your variations with us!

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Soba Noodle Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 People

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 6 ounces Soba Noodles
• 3 Cups Green Cabbage Shredded
• 2 Large Carrots Sliced into matchsticks
• 1 Watermelon Radish Sliced into thin rounds
• 2 green onions Diced, whites removed
• 1 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds For topping
• 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Miso Paste
• 2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon honey

Method

 

1. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain in cold water and add to a large salad bowl.
2. Prepare the dressing - add the miso paste, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and honey into a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
3. Add the shredded cabbage, carrot matchsticks, and sliced watermelon radishes to your soba noodles.
4. Add in half of the dressing and toss well with tongs, adding more dressing as needed.
5. Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve alongside your favorite protein such as grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp.