This is clean eating at it’s finest, and my first foray into buckwheat soba. A pretty purple-brown and earthy tasting, buckwheat soba noodles are a fun and healthy addition to dinner. I added in some good for you avocado and edamame and topped it all off with a little sesame dressing for a summer time dish. I’m waiting for some cooler days to try this with broth. It was light and satisfying, even a little cooling, the perfect thing for these hot days, well it’s hot where we live at least!
PrintBuckwheat Soba Noodle Salad
Ingredients
- 1 box buckwheat soba noodles (I used Annie Chuns)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 bag frozen shelled edamame
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- dash black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Follow the directions on the soba noodles to cook, and add the edamame to the same pot of water to be a kitchen bad-ass and multitask like a champ.
- Just checking if anyone actually reads this….
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Assemble your bowl with noodles, edamame, slices of avocado, sprinkle of green onions and splash of dressing.
- Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to cook the soba noodles differently than regular pasta?
Soba cooks faster than pasta, usually 4 to 6 minutes, and needs to be rinsed under cold running water immediately after draining. Rinsing removes the surface starch that would make the noodles gummy and clump together in the salad.
Can I make this salad ahead of time without the noodles getting soggy?
Dress the salad close to serving, or store the noodles and dressing separately and toss just before eating. Soba absorbs dressing quickly and the texture degrades if it sits dressed for more than an hour or two. 
What protein can I add to make this a more filling meal?
Edamame, tofu, or a soft-boiled egg are natural fits with the buckwheat noodle base. Shredded rotisserie chicken also works if you want something quick.
