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Easy Creamy Cold Sesame Soba Salad Recipe with Miso Dressing for Perfect Summer Meals

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A refreshing and satisfying cold soba noodle salad with a creamy miso-tahini dressing, perfect for summer meals and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 g) soba noodles, cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional protein: grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp

Instructions

  1. Cook the soba noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225 g) of soba noodles and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water immediately to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Set aside to drain well (about 5 minutes).
  2. Prepare the miso dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If the dressing feels too thick, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of warm water to loosen.
  3. Prep the veggies: Thinly slice 2 green onions, julienne or shred 1 medium carrot, and thinly slice 1 small cucumber. Set aside.
  4. Toss the salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained soba noodles with the prepared veggies. Pour the miso dressing over the top and toss gently but thoroughly until every strand and piece is coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
  5. Chill and garnish: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Just before serving, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Rinse noodles thoroughly under cold water to stop cooking and remove starch to avoid sogginess. Whisk dressing until smooth; add water if too thick. Toss salad just before serving or keep dressing separate if making ahead. Toast sesame seeds lightly for extra flavor. Optional proteins can be added for a heartier meal. Use gluten-free tamari and 100% buckwheat soba for gluten-free version. Substitute almond butter for tahini if allergic.

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Keywords: soba salad, cold noodle salad, miso dressing, sesame soba, summer salad, easy salad recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free option

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