Sesame Avocado Soba Noodle Salad (Printable View)
Buckwheat noodles with avocado, crisp vegetables, and savory sesame dressing. Perfect light meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Soba Noodles
01 - 7 oz soba noodles
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage (about 3.5 oz)
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ Sesame Dressing
08 - 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
09 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
12 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
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
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add soba noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 6-8 minutes until al dente. Drain thoroughly in a strainer and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking process. Set aside in colander to drain excess moisture.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine toasted sesame oil, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and maple syrup. Whisk vigorously until fully emulsified. Stir in freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
03 - In a large serving bowl, add cooled soba noodles, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss ingredients together gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Pour prepared sesame dressing over noodle and vegetable mixture. Using salad tongs or large spoons, toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.
05 - Carefully fold diced avocado into salad, taking care not to mash the avocado pieces. Use a gentle folding motion to incorporate while maintaining avocado integrity.
06 - Divide salad among 4 serving bowls. Sprinkle remaining toasted sesame seeds over each portion. Add additional fresh cilantro or green onions as desired. Serve immediately while noodles are slightly chilled and vegetables retain crisp texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy avocado plays perfectly against the nutty, earthy soba noodles
- Come home exhausted and still have dinner ready in thirty minutes flat
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- Soba noodles can turn into a gummy disaster if you do not rinse them thoroughly under cold water
- The dressing tastes way too salty on its own but becomes perfect once it coats all those vegetables
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before using
- Let the dressing sit for ten minutes to let the ginger and garlic mellow