Brady Evans scours the blogs for a fresh vegan recipe, and finds this lovely soba noodle and pea salad.
Text And Photo By Brady Evans
The other night I cooked a delicious roast chicken. Rosemary, thyme, butter. It was a fantastic recipe that I’ll be sure to share. For some reason, however, I felt the need to swing the opposite direction for awhile after partaking in a meat-centered meal. On tonight’s menu was Sticky Rice Balls with Dried Shrimp and Sausage, but I just couldn’t get my mind around having that for dinner. 
I searched through the cupboard, unearthed a package of soba noodles, and remembered a recipe from The Way The Cookie Crumbles. I used it as a jumping off point for our dinner and made a fantastic vegan soba noodle salad.
Soba Noodle and Pea Salad
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A refreshing vegan soba noodle salad with baby peas, tossed in a tangy sesame-lemon dressing.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces (150 grams) soba noodles
- 1 (10-ounce, 300 grams) package frozen baby peas
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add soba noodles and frozen peas to the pot.
- Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the noodles and peas are cooking, whisk together the sesame oil, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
- Drain the noodles and peas in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Shake off excess water.
- Transfer the noodles and peas to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to combine, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, ensure your soba noodles are made from 100% buckwheat. This salad can be served cold or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
Yum! This looks delicious and so clean! I love soba. :)
This looks so delicious and healthy. I love the lighting on that first shot.
I have a package of soba noodles I need to dig put too! What a perfect recipe. I can’t wait to try it!