Ginger-Sesame Soba Noodle Salad with Miso Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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A refreshing soba noodle salad tossed with crisp vegetables and a tangy ginger-miso dressing, finished with toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs soba noodles, carrot, cucumber 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: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz soba noodles
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 medium, julienned cucumber
3, thinly sliced scallions
2 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth and emulsified.
Step 3: Add the cooled noodles, 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium julienned cucumber, and 3 thinly sliced scallions to the bowl with dressing. Toss gently to combine.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the salad before serving for crunch and nuttiness.