Chilled Sesame Soba Noodle Salad with Cucumber and Carrot

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Light and refreshing cold soba noodles tossed with crunchy cucumber, sweet carrots, and a nutty sesame dressing. This Japanese-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs soba noodles, cucumber, carrot 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz soba noodles
• 1 medium, julienned cucumber
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes until just tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool completely. Drain well.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth.
4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled soba noodles with 1 medium julienned cucumber and 1 large julienned carrot.
5. Step 5: Pour the sesame dressing over the noodles and vegetables, tossing gently to coat evenly.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions on top before serving chilled.