Description
Sizzling Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad brings Asian-inspired zest to your table with its bold, tangy flavor profile. Crisp vegetables and silky noodles dance together, promising a quick, satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) soba noodles
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
- 3 scallions, chopped
Herbs and Toppings:
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Optional: sesame seeds
- Optional: edamame
- Optional: cucumber slices
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of boiling water and immerse soba noodles, cooking until they reach a tender yet firm texture. Carefully drain the noodles and rinse thoroughly with cold water to halt the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Create a velvety peanut sauce by vigorously whisking together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili paste in a mixing bowl. Gradually incorporate water to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency that will effortlessly coat the noodles.
- Slice bell peppers into slender strips, julienne carrots into delicate matchsticks, and finely shred cabbage to create a vibrant vegetable medley. Chop scallions and cilantro to add fresh, aromatic elements to the salad.
- Transfer the cooled soba noodles into a spacious mixing bowl and introduce the prepared vegetables, creating a colorful and textural foundation for the dish.
- Drizzle the spicy peanut sauce over the noodle and vegetable mixture, using tongs or two large spoons to gently toss and ensure every strand and vegetable piece is thoroughly coated with the rich, nutty dressing.
- Allow the salad to rest for a few minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify before serving at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Rinse soba noodles thoroughly with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking, which helps maintain their delicate texture and prevents clumping.
- Adjust sauce thickness by gradually adding water, ensuring a smooth, clingy consistency that perfectly coats each noodle and vegetable.
- Slice vegetables thinly and uniformly for even distribution and a balanced bite in every forkful, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Customize heat level by reducing or increasing chili sauce, making the dish adaptable for different spice tolerances while maintaining its vibrant character.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg