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Cold Asian Noodle Salad

Cultural Context

Cold Asian Noodle Salad, often featuring soba noodles, is a refreshing dish popular in Japanese cuisine, especially during the hot summer months. It embodies the essence of simplicity, highlighting fresh vegetables and a flavorful dressing. This salad has gained popularity worldwide, with variations that include different noodles and dressings, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.

AsianJPside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
10 ounces udon noodles
1 cup carrot, julienned
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced thin into matchsticks
1/3 cup green onions, sliced into rounds
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons mirin, sweet rice wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar creamy texture with less saturated fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a heart-healthy alternative with a different flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

1

Mix all of the dressing ingredients together. Taste for seasoning and chill in the refrigerator.

2

Cook the udon noodles according to directions, al dente. Drain and let cool.

3

In a large bowl add the noodles, julienned vegetables, spinach and the salad dressing. Toss well.

4

Cover and put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

bowlrefrigerator

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

wheatpeanutssesame

Also Known As

Chilled Soba SaladAsian Noodle Salad
Local Name: 冷やしアジア風ヌードルサラダ

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