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Cold Soba Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Name: Cold Soba Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 ounces soba noodles; ½ cup chunky peanut butter; 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sriracha; 1 tbsp honey; 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, grated; 1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into thin strips; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 2 carrots, peeled into thin strips; 1 Persian cucumber, cut into thin strips; 4 large scallions, cut into thin rounds; 1 small bunch cilantro; 2 tbsp sesame seeds

This cold soba salad combines tender buckwheat noodles with crisp bell peppers, cabbage, and carrots under a spicy peanut dressing. It's a make-ahead friendly summer dish that's naturally vegetarian and comes together in under 20 minutes.

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Cold Soba Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$26–$43

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

4 ounces soba noodles
½ cup chunky peanut butter
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp honey
1 (1 inch) piece ginger, grated
1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 carrots, peeled into thin strips
1 Persian cucumber, cut into thin strips
4 large scallions, cut into thin rounds
1 small bunch cilantro
2 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1
Place 4 oz soba noodles in the Suvie starch strainer set within the Suvie pasta pot (green handles). If soba noodles are too long, break ends to fit. Place lid on pot and place inside the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring pot is centered on the hotplate. Input settings and cook now.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup chunky peanut butter, 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 piece grated ginger, grated until smooth. Set aside.
3
Once the soba noodles have cooked, immediately remove from Suvie Starch Cooker, drain and run under cold water. In a large bowl, stir together drained noodles, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 2 peeled carrots, and 4 thinly sliced scallions. Pour dressing over the noodles and stir to coat.
4
Divide salad between bowls and top with cilantro and sesame seeds.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shock the cooked soba noodles in ice water immediately after draining to stop the cooking process and ensure they remain tender, not mushy.
Grate fresh ginger using a microplane directly into the peanut butter dressing for maximum flavor and easier incorporation than minced pieces.
Julienne vegetables (cut into thin, uniform strips) 30 minutes before serving and store in the refrigerator to keep them crisp and cold.
Toss noodles and vegetables with dressing just before serving; if made ahead, store components separately and combine only when plating.

Substitutions

Chunky peanut butter → creamy peanut butter or almond butter (texture will be smoother; adjust water if needed)
Sriracha → chili-garlic sauce or sambal oelek (similar heat and complexity)
Rice wine vinegar → rice vinegar or seasoned rice vinegar (milder acidity if using plain)
Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free option with deeper umami)

Storage & make-ahead

Store dressed salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; best served the same day as assembly to maintain noodle texture and vegetable crispness.

Common Questions

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes. Cook and chill the noodles up to 2 days ahead. Dress the salad no more than 2 hours before serving to prevent the noodles from absorbing too much sauce and becoming mushy.

What can I substitute for sriracha?

Use chili-garlic sauce, sambal oelek, or increase the amount of ginger and add a pinch of cayenne pepper for similar heat.

Can I use regular pasta instead of soba noodles?

Yes, though the flavor and texture will differ. Soba has a nutty taste that complements the peanut dressing; linguine or angel hair pasta are the closest substitutes.