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This <\/em>Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce<\/em><\/strong> gives you a flavorful and satisfying option for meal prep or a light dinner in just 20 minutes! You’ll love the chewy soba noodles, fresh vegetables, and peanut sauce in each bite. Vegan, Gluten-Free Option, Nut-Free Option, and Oil-Free Option.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce<\/strong> packs some serious flavor and fun textures into a simple 20-minute meal. It tosses a mix of feel-good plant-based ingredients, like chewy buckwheat noodles, crisp vegetables, and sesame seeds, in the best tangy and creamy peanut sauce to satisfy any eater (vegan or not!). I know you’ll love making it for meal prep, satisfying lunches, light dinners, and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n

Table of Contents<\/span><\/summary>
An Explosion of Flavor and Texture<\/a><\/li>
What You Need for Peanut Soba Noodles<\/a><\/li>
How to Make a Vegetarian Soba Noodle Salad<\/a><\/li>
Serving Suggestions<\/a><\/li>
How to Store Noodle Salad<\/a><\/li>
Substitutions and Variations<\/a><\/li>
Recipe FAQs<\/a><\/li>
Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/details>\n\n\n
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An Explosion of Flavor and Texture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This Vegan Cold Soba Noodle Salad<\/strong> has everything I could possibly want in a quick and easy lunch. Loaded with vibrant and nourishing ingredients that are already in my kitchen? Check. Dressed in a sauce that I want to eat by the spoonful? Check. Ready and on the table in 20 minutes? Check. It’s seriously the perfect lunch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make it, I combine chewy soba noodles (AKA buckwheat noodles) with gorgeous and crisp fresh vegetables, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro, then toss it all in creamy homemade peanut sauce. Every bite feels like a party in my mouth thanks to the mix of amazing flavors and textures.
Try it for lighter weeknight dinners with this Sweet Chili Tofu<\/a> on the side or for a refreshing summer lunch. You can even make it during your Sunday meal prep because it stays delicious and creamy all week long!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
What You Need for Peanut Soba Noodles<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This vegan cold soba noodle salad calls for shelf-stable noodles, a mix of fresh veggies, and 8 simple ingredients for the homemade peanut sauce. These are the key items you’ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Soba Noodles<\/strong>: AKA buckwheat noodles. These brownish-gray Japanese noodles are typically made from buckwheat flour and wheat flour. You can find them in the Asian\/International section of most grocery stores and also online<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Crunchy Vegetables<\/strong>: shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced cucumber make this salad super refreshing and colorful. Feel free to mix and match the veggies as much as you’d like! Zucchini, green onion, edamame, lima beans, snap peas, or sautéed mushrooms would all be delicious here. Or, to save time, swap the fresh veggies for a store-bought bag of cabbage and carrot slaw.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Peanut Butter<\/strong>: opt for a very runny and pourable jar of natural peanut butter with only peanuts listed as the ingredient. Avoid any store-bought peanut butters that are made with added sugars, preservatives, or additives of any kind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lime Juice<\/strong>: a good amount of freshly squeezed lime juice in the peanut sauce brightens it up. If you love the zippy citrus flavor, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of lime zest, too!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Soy Sauce<\/strong>: its salty, umami punch makes the peanut sauce seriously addictive. Feel free to use tamari as a substitute if you’re gluten-free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fresh Ginger<\/strong>: because nothing beats the fresh and almost spicy kick from freshly grated ginger!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to Make a Vegetarian Soba Noodle Salad<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cook<\/strong> the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain<\/strong> the water and rinse<\/strong> them under cold running water until cool. Set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, whisk<\/strong> the peanut sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add<\/strong> the cooked noodles to a large bowl along with half of the peanut sauce, then toss<\/strong> to coat. Add<\/strong> the vegetables, cilantro, and remaining sauce. Toss<\/strong> again until everything is evenly distributed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Top<\/strong> the salad with sesame seeds and serve<\/strong> it right away or store<\/strong> it in the fridge for later. Enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
Caitlin’s Cooking Tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Make a double batch of peanut sauce:<\/strong> If you plan on making this cold noodle salad for your weekday lunches, make sure you double up on the creamy peanut sauce. Pack it on the side of the salad, then drizzle some over top just before serving to make every bite extra flavorful and creamy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chill the salad before serving: <\/strong>If you can resist digging into the salad when it’s ready, I highly recommend popping it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. This gives the noodles time to soak in the peanut sauce and the flavors time to combine, making every bite even more delicious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I love making this cold noodle salad for meal prep and eating it throughout the week for lunch. It’s pretty satisfying on its own, or you can pair it with this Smashed Cucumber Salad with Edamame<\/a> or these Vegan Summer Rolls with Braised Tofu<\/a> for an extra filling meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Too hot to cook an extravagant meal? This cooling salad is perfect for light and refreshing summer dinners. It never hurts to pair it with a side of this Thai-Inspired Salad with Tempeh<\/a> and a cold glass of Peach Bubble Tea<\/a> to wash it all down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re looking for more delicious vegan salad recipes, you’ll also love this Southwest Quinoa Salad<\/a>, this Dilly White Bean Cucumber Salad<\/a>, and this Cooked Ramen Noodle Salad with Kimchi<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Store Noodle Salad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The leftover soba noodle salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For meal prep, I like to portion the salad into individual glass mason jars or Tupperware containers with tight-fitting lids. They’re easy to grab and eat straight from the fridge this way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The noodles will absorb some of the sauce, and the consistency of the sauce will stiffen a bit as it’s chilled. If you like your salad extra saucy, I’d recommend making a second batch of sauce to drizzle over the leftovers right before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do not recommend freezing the salad because the noodles and vegetables will be very soggy after thawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Substitutions and Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gluten-Free Option:<\/strong> Make sure you are using soba noodles made from 100% buckwheat flour (not a buckwheat and wheat blend). Also, replace the soy sauce with tamari in the peanut sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Nut-Free Option:<\/strong> Replace the peanut butter with tahini in the peanut sauce. If you’re only allergic to peanuts, you can substitute the peanut butter with almond butter as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Oil-Free Option<\/strong>: Simply omit the sesame oil from the peanut sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optional Protein Boost<\/strong>: Turn this cold salad into a filling main dish by making it with 1 cup of steamed and cooled shelled edamame, or serving it with a batch of my Crispy Tofu<\/a> or my Baked Tempeh<\/a>. Even this Stovetop Peanut Tempeh<\/a> would work if you like it extra saucy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spicy Peanut Dressing<\/strong>: The ginger adds a little bit of heat to the peanut sauce, but for an even spicier peanut dressing, stir in sriracha, chili paste, or chili flakes to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Recipe FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are soba noodles vegan?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Yes, soba noodles are vegan-friendly since they’re primarily made from buckwheat flour, water, and wheat flour.<\/p> <\/div>
What is the difference between soba and udon noodles?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Both soba and udon noodles come from Japan but aren’t quite the same. Soba noodles are darker in color (typically brown\/gray) and have a strong nutty-earthy flavor. Udon noodles are mild in flavor and have a wider and thicker shape. For more in-depth information on the differences, check out this article<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>
I can’t find buckwheat noodles. What can I use instead?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
If you can’t find soba noodles, you can substitute almost any other noodle, like bowtie pasta, rice noodles, spaghetti noodles, etc.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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