Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Cold soba noodles tossed in a savory sesame-ginger dressing and topped with crisp vegetables for a refreshing Asian-inspired salad. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs dried soba noodles, sesame oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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 dried soba noodles
• 3 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, julienned cucumber
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 2, thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz dried soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool to stop cooking. Drain thoroughly.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth and well combined.
3. Step 3: Add the cooled soba noodles to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium julienned cucumber, 1/2 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, 2 thinly sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Toss gently until vegetables are distributed throughout the noodles.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the salad and toss once more. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.