Soba Salad With Carrot And Zucchini Food

SOBA SALAD

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For most people, even experienced cooks, weeknight dinners are not so much a result of careful planning but of what's on hand - and what can be accomplished fairly quickly. Noodles of all kinds are easy and beloved. But soba noodles, a Japanese staple, are special: they usually take no more than 3 to 4 minutes to cook and, because they're made from buckwheat, have a slightly firm texture and a nutty flavor. Traditionally, soba are served hot and cold, making them a flexible partner for almost any fresh ingredients you have in the kitchen. In this case, they are paired with shelled frozen edamame, carrots and spinach and a light dressing.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories quick, salads and dressings, times classics, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Salt
freshly ground pepper
3 to 4 ounces soba noodles
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups edamame (frozen are fine)
2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Juice of one lime
2 tablespoons white or light miso
1 tablespoon mirin or 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
1 10-ounce package fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Drop in the noodles and carrot and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; add the edamame for about 15 to 30 seconds just to warm, then drain everything in a colander. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, miso and mirin or sugar. Add spinach, noodles, carrot, edamame, scallion, and toss; then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with grated ginger at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 208, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1134 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD RECIPE WITH SESAME LIME GINGER DRESSING

Cold Soba Noodle Salad Recipe with Sesame Lime Ginger Dressing image

Cold Soba Noodle Salad Recipe. Noodle Salad Bowl with Peppers, Carrots, Zucchini, Green Onion and Sesame Lime Ginger Dressing. Refreshing Summer Salad. Vegan Nutfree. Gluten-free Option, Soy-free Option

Provided by Vegan Richa

Categories Main Course Side

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Juice of half a lime ((full lime if the lime is small or less juicy))
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 tsp sesame oil (, plus more for coating noodles)
1.5 tbsp soy sauce ((use tamari for gluten-free, coconut aminos for soyfree))
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1.5 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp asian chile sauce (sambal oelek) (or sriracha or other hot sauce to taste)
7 to 8 oz Soba noodles (, use pure buckwheat soba or rice noodles for gluten-free)
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 cup sliced carrots
6 or 7 green onions (.green parts chopped, divided)
1 zucchini or cucumber thinly sliced
Sesame seeds (, green onion, cilantro/mint (optional), crushed roasted peanuts/cashews(optional) for garnish)
optional additions: edamame (, baked tofu, other crunchy veggies etc.)

Steps:

Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust sweet, heat, tang(lime). Chill for 15 mins.
Cook the noodles according to instruction on the package. (Simmer in boiling water for 4 to 5 mins for the wheat + buckwheat soba). Drain and rinse with cold water.
Add the noodles to a bowl and add a tsp of oil or sesame oil and toss to coat.
Add the veggies and half of the green onions to the bowl.
Add the dressing to the bowl and toss well.
Taste and adjust. Add salt or soy sauce for saltier, a bit more sweetener if needed, lime or vinegar for tang.
Garnish with green onions, crushed nuts(optional) and sesame seeds (optional). Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 kcal, Carbohydrate 74 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 453 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving