Soba Noodle Salad Recipe
A healthy dose of vegetables and savory sauce make this salad a meal
A healthy dose of vegetables and savory sauce make this salad a meal
Summer salads are a wonderful way to include vegetables in your diet.
“Eating nutrient-packed vegetables regularly can boost your immune system, improve your heart health, and give you important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K in asparagus and beta-carotene in carrots,” says Yuan Shao, MD, a primary care physician at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines.
This Soba Noodle Salad is filled with fresh seasonal ingredients and is an excellent choice if you are planning a picnic, entertaining at home, or just looking for a new lunch idea.
Soba Noodle Salad (serves two)
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/2 cup watermelon radish, sliced and quartered
1/2 cup asparagus tips, blanched
2 green onions, thinly sliced on a bias
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
1/2 pound soba noodles, blanched
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame dressing (see below)
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut sauce (see below)
1 teaspoon black and white sesame seeds, toasted
Mix all ingredients together and top with more toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and green onions.
Sesame Dressing
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Peanut Sauce
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Sriracha
Place all ingredients in a pot and simmer until mixed well. Cool and set aside.
Calories: 396 Fat: 22 g Saturated fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 450 mg Carbohydrates: 37 g Fiber: 5 g Protein: 15 g
This content appeared in San Diego Health, a publication in partnership between Scripps and San Diego Magazine that celebrates the healthy spirit of San Diego.