Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Fresh, colorful and loaded with texture, this Peanut Soba Noodle Salad is a satisfying meal that's perfect for lunches, meal prep or easy dinners. Authentic MUSO From Japan Soba Noodles are tossed with crisp vegetables and coated in a creamy peanut dressing that delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet and tangy flavors. Finished with crunchy toppings and fresh herbs, this vibrant salad is as delicious as it is easy to make.
Ingredients (serves 4-6):
Peanut sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp Ohsawa Nama Shoyu
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp crushed ginger
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Pinch of salt
Salad
- 7oz package Muso from Japan Soba Noodles
- 2 cups shredded cabbage mix
- 1/3 cup sliced green onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
- Prepare the soba noodles according to package directions, rinsing until cold. Before draining, reserve ¼ cup of the soba noodle water for the peanut sauce.
- While the noodles are cooking, whisk together all of the peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Add 2 tbsp of the reserved pasta water and whisk until smooth. Add a little more water if needed if the mixture is too thick. It should be a smooth, pourable consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl add the cooked and cooled soba noodles, cabbage mix, green onion, cilantro, and the peanut sauce. Toss until combined.
- Pour into your serving dish and garnish with the chopped peanuts and sesame seeds to serve.
