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How to Make Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to healthy and satisfying meals, nothing beats a refreshing and flavorful Soba Noodle Salad. This dish is packed with protein, fiber, and a rainbow of vegetables, making it a perfect option for a light and delicious lunch or dinner.

One of the best things about this Soba Noodle Salad is its versatility. You can customize it with your favorite ingredients, and even substitute the protein to suit your dietary preferences. This recipe includes tender and juicy chicken, but ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 4 ounces buckwheat soba noodles
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin bite-size strips
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 rib celery, sliced (Optional)
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Whisk rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger together in a large bowl until dressing is combined.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add soba noodles, stir, and return water to a boil. Boil noodles until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander under cold running water until cool, about 1 minute.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast pieces until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Toss soba noodles, chicken, celery, carrot, red pepper, cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds together with dressing in large bowl.

    • Nutrition

    340 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 704mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 398mg

    Categories

    Noodle recipes
    Salad recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Sesame recipes
    Japanese recipes