Chilled Miso-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Refreshing cold soba noodles tossed in a bright miso-ginger dressing, topped with crisp cucumber, shredded carrot, and toasted sesame seeds for a light yet satisfying dish. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs buckwheat soba noodles, white miso paste, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz buckwheat soba noodles
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
3 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1/2 medium, julienned cucumber
1 medium, shredded carrot
2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp, chopped (optional) fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 8 oz buckwheat soba noodles. Cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth and emulsified.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled soba noodles with 1/2 julienned cucumber, 1 shredded carrot, and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Pour the miso-ginger dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
Step 4: Transfer the noodle salad to a serving bowl, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on top, and serve chilled or at room temperature.