Sesame Avocado and Soba Noodle Salad (Printable Version)
Vibrant buckwheat noodles with creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and savory sesame dressing. Ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Soba Noodles
01 - 7 oz soba noodles
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ Sesame Dressing
08 - 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
09 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp lime juice
12 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
13 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Garnish
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - Additional cilantro or green onions
# How to Make:
01 - Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water to halt cooking process. Set aside in colander.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds until fully emulsified.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled soba noodles, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Pour the prepared sesame dressing over the noodle mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Carefully fold in the diced avocado to maintain its texture. Avoid over-mixing to prevent mashing.
06 - Divide salad among four serving bowls. Sprinkle with remaining toasted sesame seeds and additional cilantro or green onions as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing hits every perfect note at once with tangy lime and savory sesame
- You can prep everything in advance and toss it together in minutes
02 -
- Rinse your soba noodles thoroughly under cold water after cooking or they will become a gummy clumped mess
- Wait until the very last moment to fold in the avocado so it stays in beautiful pieces rather than getting mashed into the dressing
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to create beautiful ribbons of carrot instead of julienning by hand
- Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to intensify their nutty flavor