Spicy Soba Noodles with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Chilled soba noodles tossed in a spicy sesame dressing with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs soba noodles, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 3, 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
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 clove, minced garlic clove
• 3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 8 oz soba noodles for 5 minutes until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking, then set aside.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce, 1 tsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth.
3. Step 3: Toss the cooled soba noodles with the spicy sesame dressing until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Add 3 thinly sliced green onions and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving chilled or at room temperature.