Soba noodle salad
Enjoy a refreshing and quick meal with our 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!
Cook time 12 min
Prep time 5 min
Ingredients:
1 cup rice noodles2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp almonds
2 garlic cloves
1 leek
2 zucchini
1 cup mixed greens (or salad mix)
2 tbsp soy sauce
Soba noodle salad is a quick, nutritious, and versatile dish that combines delicious flavors and textures. This 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.
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 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 some 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 per serving
4 ServingsCalories 220kcal
Protein 6g
Carbohydrates 27g
Fiber 3.92g
Sugar 6g
Fat 14g
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