Cold Soba Noodle Bowl
A refreshing and healthy Cold Soba Noodle Bowl made with buckwheat noodles, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-based dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, especially on warm days.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegan
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Optional: sliced avocado or tofu for topping
- Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), ginger, and garlic to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked soba noodles, carrots, cucumber, edamame, and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss to combine.
- Top with sesame seeds and optional toppings like avocado or tofu.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the components ahead of time and assemble before serving.
- Adjust the vegetables and toppings based on what you have on hand.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cold soba noodle bowl, vegan soba noodles, healthy noodle bowl, Japanese cold noodles