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    Cold Soba Noodle Salad with a Spicy Peanut Sauce

    Published: Jul 25, 2017 / Updated: Jul 8, 2019 / 24 Comments

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    This cold soba noodle salad with a spicy peanut sauce is an incredibly flavorful vegan meal with the perfect amount of crunch and freshness.

    teal bowl with spicy peanut soba noodle salad beside chopsticks

    This spicy peanut soba noodles recipe is easy and comes together in half an hour!

    The spicy peanut sauce is addictive.

    glass bowl with cold soba noodle salad and tongs

    I'm pretty sure these vegan soba noodles were inspired by the recent feature that Bon Appetit magazine did on cold noodle salads.

    The photos were so beautiful and vibrant, and who doesn't love noodles?! Is it weird that I get super excited when I receive the magazine in my mailbox each month? Simple pleasures.

    bowl of spicy peanut noodle salad and lime wedges

    Aside from that magazine feature, I keep hearing about soba noodles in general, but I had never made them myself before. It took me a couple trips to different grocery stories to find soba noodles (check the Asian aisle), and I am so glad I found them. It was time.

    What are soba noodles?

    In case you were wondering, soba noodles are simply Japanese buckwheat noodles. They're good warm or cold. They're easy to work with and only take a few minutes to cook. They also happen to be vegan, which is a handy little fact to file away.

    These will now be in my Asian-inspired recipe arsenal forever.

    two bundles of soba noodles

    So what's in here?

    • Soba noodles
    • Grated carrot
    • Cilantro
    • Red peppers
    • Chopped peanuts
    • Chives
    • Sesame seeds
    • A spicy peanut sauce (make it as spicy or mild as you want!)

    I ate this spicy peanut soba noodle salad a couple of days after I made it, and it still tasted good. This would actually be a good meal prep option for something a little bit different. You could also easily add some extra protein to it, like some of my favorite grilled shrimp.

    bowl of spicy peanut soba noodle salad with two lime wedges

    If you've read this blog for any length of time (it's ok to just look at the pretty pictures tho), you will have read this next line like a thousand times and roll your eyes... so here we go. I do not handle spice well. I, for real, enjoyed this recipe as written with the 2 teaspoons of sriracha sauce. You go girl! I'd suggest including at least 1 teaspoon of it for flavor purposes, but you can also add more if you're not like me. Play with it 'til it makes your taste buds sing.

    Questions about this recipe? Leave me a comment below.

    Hope you will love this easy soba noodle recipe as much as I did!

    If you like this recipe, I think that you may also like my 15 minute buttery garlic ginger noodles, these veggie lettuce wraps with a peanut sauce, or my garlic lime cashew zoodles.

    This cold soba noodle salad with a spicy peanut sauce is an incredibly flavorful vegan meal with the perfect amount of crunch and freshness.

    Cold Soba Noodle Salad with a Spicy Peanut Dressing

    This soba noodle salad recipe makes a delicious vegan meal with the perfect amount of crunch and freshness!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 2
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    Ingredients
     

    • 6.4 ounces soba noodles (I used half a package - anything around 6 oz. will work)
    • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
    • 1 large carrot grated
    • 1/2 tablespoon (or to taste) chopped chives or scallions
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
    • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

    Dressing:

    • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
    • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
    • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or to taste)
    • Juice of 1/2 lime
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the soba noodles according to package directions. Rinse them under cold water, make sure they're well drained, then allow them to cool while you prep the other ingredients. 
    • Prep the remaining ingredients and add them to a large bowl, and whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. 
    • Toss the noodles and other ingredients with the dressing until everything is coated (I found it easiest to do this with tongs). 
    • Serve immediately or chill for later. Recipe keeps in the fridge for a few days.

    Notes

    • Tip: The ginger is easiest to grate if you freeze it first. I always keep some fresh ginger in the freezer for this reason. 
    • Serves 2-4.
    Keyword cold soba noodle salad, spicy peanut soba noodle salad, vegan soba noodles
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Susan says

      June 13, 2022 at 2:58 PM

      Great summer dish. I'm adding edamame to the mix as I'm vegan and always trying to amp up my salads. Love the peanut sauce,

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 13, 2022 at 3:37 PM

        Love that idea!!

        Reply
    2. Katherine says

      February 24, 2020 at 6:15 AM

      5 stars
      The spicy peanut sauce is to die for. love this recipe for an easy lunch to bring to work.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 24, 2020 at 1:01 PM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

      July 26, 2017 at 11:43 AM

      Soba Noodles are my saving grace on hot days! Love that you added peanut sauce and a whole bunch of fresh veggies - doesn't get any better than that.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 26, 2017 at 11:47 AM

        Thanks, Nicole! Yeah, I'm definitely glad I discovered how easy they are to make at home.

        Reply
    4. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      July 26, 2017 at 9:32 AM

      Literally my heaven <3

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 26, 2017 at 11:03 AM

        Glad to hear it! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says

      July 26, 2017 at 7:04 AM

      OMG This looks so amazing!!! Pinning for later!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 26, 2017 at 8:33 AM

        Thanks so much, Kim! Hope you enjoy it. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tieghan says

      July 26, 2017 at 6:49 AM

      Yum! I love soba noodles!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 26, 2017 at 8:32 AM

        Thanks, Tieghan!!

        Reply
    7. lindsay Cotter says

      July 25, 2017 at 9:43 PM

      I'm ready to dive in! half an hour? Yes please! perfect summer meal!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 25, 2017 at 9:57 PM

        Thanks, Lindsay!! 💛

        Reply
    8. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

      July 25, 2017 at 3:43 PM

      love this! soba noodles are my fave!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 25, 2017 at 3:45 PM

        Thanks, Alice!! I'm loving them now too. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Matt says

      July 25, 2017 at 3:16 PM

      What an awesome bowl! Love soba noodles and that sauce sounds amazing

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 25, 2017 at 3:28 PM

        Thanks, Matt! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      July 25, 2017 at 11:21 AM

      I love cold noodle salads in the summer Natasha! I bet that spicy peanut dressing is awesome!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 25, 2017 at 12:18 PM

        Thank you! 💛

        Reply
    11. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      July 25, 2017 at 9:05 AM

      I love soba noodles, and I LOVE spicy peanut sauce. This is definitely something I would make!! Great work (and I also love getting a magazine in the mail) 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 25, 2017 at 9:10 AM

        Thank you! Yup, getting things in the mail is great (most of the time anyway haha).

        Reply
    12. Jenny | The Baking Skillet says

      July 25, 2017 at 8:44 AM

      Loving everything that is going on this bowl! A filling yet light and summery meal. The peanut sauce sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 25, 2017 at 8:48 AM

        Thanks so much, Jenny! 🙂

        Reply

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