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Easy Soba Salad

Name: Easy Soba Salad
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil; ½ tsp crushed red pepper; 3 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 green onions; ~½ cup cilantro leaves; ~8 oz dried soba noodles; ~3 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; ~¼ tsp shichimi togarashi

⏱ 15 min

A refreshing soba noodle salad tossed in a honey sesame dressing — quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights. Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Adapted from a video by Just One Cookbook

Easy Soba Salad Recipe for Busy Weeknights

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Ingredients

oil1 tbsp
toasted sesame oil3 tbsp
crushed red pepper½ tsp
honey3 tbsp
soy sauce3 tbsp
green onions2
cilantro leaves~½ cupest.
dried soba noodles~8 ozest.
toasted white sesame seeds~3 tbspest.
shichimi togarashioptional, for extra spice~¼ tspest.

Steps

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1
In a small saucepan, whisk together the oil, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper. Heat over medium heat for about 3 minutes until the oil sizzles slightly, being careful not to burn the chili flakes.
2
Remove the pan from heat and let it cool for 1-2 minutes, then add the honey and whisk until fully dissolved.
3
Once the honey is dissolved, add the soy sauce and whisk together (adding soy sauce too early can cause splattering in the hot oil). Set the dressing aside.
4
Thinly slice the green onions and chop the cilantro leaves into small pieces (the stems can be discarded or used elsewhere).
5
Add the dried soba noodles to boiling water, stirring occasionally, and cook until al dente — slightly less time than the package instructions suggest.
6
Drain the cooked noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove excess starch and stop the cooking process. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
7
Pour the cooled dressing over the noodles, add the green onions, cilantro leaves, and toasted white sesame seeds (reserving some for garnish), and toss everything together.
8
Transfer the soba noodles to a serving bowl or plate, garnish with the remaining cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds. Sprinkle with shichimi togarashi if you like it spicy, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Easy Soba Salad

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