Buckwheat Soba Sesame Salad

Name: Buckwheat Soba Sesame Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 8 oz 100% buckwheat soba noodles; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup carrots, shredded; 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen); 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 3 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp pure maple syrup; 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted; 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)

Nutty 100% buckwheat soba noodles tossed in a savory sesame-ginger dressing with crisp vegetables and toasted sesame seeds. Use noodles labeled "100% buckwheat" to keep the dish gluten-free.

23 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz 100% buckwheat soba noodles
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1

Cook 8 oz 100% buckwheat soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse immediately under cold running water until completely cool. This stops cooking and prevents clumping. Drain well and set aside.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 3 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp pure maple syrup, 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat) until smooth to make the dressing.
3

Add the cooled soba noodles to the dressing and toss to coat well.
4

Add 1 thinly sliced English cucumber, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen), and 4 thinly sliced scallions. Toss again to combine everything.
5

Divide among bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 24 hours; toss again before serving.

Questions

Can I make Buckwheat Soba Sesame Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz 100% buckwheat soba noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Buckwheat Soba Sesame Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Buckwheat Soba Sesame Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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