Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Basil and Peanut Sauce
This refreshing cold soba noodle salad is packed with flavors of basil and peanut sauce. It's perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Crushed red pepper flakes - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Lime - 1, juiced
- Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Green onions - 2, thinly sliced
- Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
- Carrot - 1, julienned
- Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves - 1 cup, chopped
- Soba noodles - 6 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, chopped basil, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped peanuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle mixture and toss until well coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the cold soba noodle salad with basil and peanut sauce chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 8g
