17-minute soba noodle salad
Enjoy a refreshing and quick meal with our 17-minute soba noodle salad! Featuring tender rice noodles, crunchy almonds, savory garlic, and fresh mixed greens all tossed in a delightful soy sauce dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches!
- 17 Mar 2024
- Cook time 12 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 4 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
Soba noodle salad is a quick, nutritious, and versatile dish that combines delicious flavors and textures. This 17-minute version is perfect for a healthy lunch or a light dinner. With ingredients like rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy sauce dressing, this meal is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions (usually around 5-7 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- While the noodles are cooking, clean and slice the leek thinly.
- Julienne or thinly slice the zucchini.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the almonds and toast them for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and aromatic. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, add the minced garlic and sliced leek. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the leeks are slightly softened.
- Add the zucchini slices to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Add the cooked and drained rice noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Pour in the soy sauce and mix well to ensure the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Remove from heat and fold in the mixed greens or salad mix.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top.
- Serve the soba noodle salad immediately, either warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your 17-minute soba noodle salad!
Tips:
- Toast the almonds before adding them to the salad to enhance their flavors.
- Feel free to substitute the zucchini with other vegetables you have on hand, such as bell peppers or carrots.
- If you're gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce.
- For added protein, consider topping the salad with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
In just 17 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious and healthy soba noodle salad that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. This dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, and the combination of flavors and textures will surely delight your taste buds.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 300 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 220kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 6g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 27g | 8% |
| Fiber 3.92g | 10% |
| Sugar 6g | 6% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 14g | 17% |
| Saturated 4.34g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 18mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 110ug | 12% |
| Choline 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.26mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 1.34mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 0.39mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B9 70ug | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 33mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E 2.53mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K 27ug | 23% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 80mg | 6% |
| Copper, Cu 0.24mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 2.00mg | 18% |
| Magnesium, Mg 70mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus, P 140mg | 11% |
| Potassium, K 570mg | 17% |
| Selenium, Se 3.83ug | 7% |
| Sodium, Na 440mg | 30% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.00mg | 9% |
| Water | |
| Water 230g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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