Soba Noodle Peanut Dressing Salad (Printable Version)
Tender soba noodles, vibrant veggies, and a creamy peanut dressing combine for a refreshing, flavorful dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Peanut Dressing
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120 ml peanut butter
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60 ml olive oil
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60 ml light soy sauce or tamari
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15 ml sriracha
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1.5 cm fresh ginger, peeled
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2 cloves garlic
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1 jalapeño, deseeded and chopped (optional)
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60 ml water, plus more as needed
→ Salad
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170 g dry soba noodles
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1/2 small purple cabbage, diced
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1 large carrot, julienned
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6 small sweet peppers, julienned
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1 green onion, finely diced
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15–30 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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30 g unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
# Steps:
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Combine peanut butter, olive oil, light soy sauce or tamari, sriracha, ginger, garlic, and jalapeño in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water gradually to achieve a pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook according to the package instructions. Drain noodles thoroughly and immediately rinse under cold running water to halt cooking. Gently pat noodles dry with paper towels.
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Place cooled soba noodles in a large mixing bowl. Add purple cabbage, carrot, sweet peppers, green onion, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Toss to combine.
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Pour peanut dressing over the salad, starting with half and adding more to taste. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Notes:
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For a lighter dressing, add extra water as needed. Adjust spice by omitting jalapeño if desired.