Sesame Avocado and Soba Noodle Salad (Printable Format)
Buckwheat noodles with avocado, crisp vegetables, and savory sesame dressing. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Soba Noodles
01 - 7 oz soba noodles
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
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 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook soba noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to halt cooking process and prevent sticking. Set aside to cool completely.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds until emulsified and smooth.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add cooled soba noodles, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Pour sesame dressing over noodle and vegetable mixture. Use tongs or salad servers to toss thoroughly, ensuring all components are lightly coated with the dressing.
05 - Gently fold diced avocado into the salad, taking care not to mash the pieces. The avocado should remain distinct for presentation.
06 - Divide salad among four serving bowls. Sprinkle with remaining toasted sesame seeds and additional cilantro or green onions if desired. Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Japanese café
- The dressing doubles as a killer sauce for grain bowls or drizzled over roasted vegetables
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- Rinsing the cooked noodles under cold water is non negotiable unless you want a clumpy sticky situation
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for ten minutes so the ginger really blooms
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- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes until fragrant and golden brown
- Double the dressing recipe and keep the extra in the fridge for quick salads all week