Sesame Avocado Soba Noodle Salad (Printable)
Buckwheat soba noodles with avocado, crisp vegetables, and savory sesame dressing for a refreshing light meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 7 oz soba noodles
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
→ Sesame Dressing
08 - 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
09 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp lime juice
12 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Garnish
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - Additional cilantro or green onions (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Prepare soba noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to halt cooking process. Set aside in colander.
02 - Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Place cooked noodles, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro in large mixing bowl.
04 - Pour dressing over salad mixture. Toss gently with salad servers to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Fold diced avocado carefully into salad to maintain texture.
06 - Portion salad into serving bowls. Sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds and additional cilantro or green onions if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sesame ginger dressing hits every single flavor note you crave on a hot afternoon
- It comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like something from a fancy lunch spot
- Leftovers keep beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep days
02 -
- Soba noodles can stick together stubbornly, so rinse them really well under cold water and toss with a little oil after draining
- The dressing tastes better after it sits for 10 minutes, so make it first and let it hang out while you prep everything else
- Some soba noodles contain wheat, so check the package if you need this to be gluten-free
03 -
- Double the dressing and keep it in a jar in the refrigerator for instant salads all week
- Cut the avocado just before serving to prevent browning, and toss it with a little lime juice first