Peanut Soba Noodle Salad Recipe

One of the great things about noodles is that they’re so diverse. Whether you want to warm up in winter or enjoy a fresh summer salad, noodles are an ingredient you can never go wrong with!

When summer’s in full swing, fresh salads are the go-to, and noodles are a great addition to bulk out your dish while keeping things light. If you’re in need of some meal inspo for the season, this recipe that @madeleinesmeals shared with us won’t disappoint.

Recipes for Cold Soba Noodles

Soba noodles are usually your best bet for cold noodle dishes, although rice noodles can work too. Japanese soba noodles are made from buckwheat and are traditionally served chilled with a dipping sauce. They have a slightly earthy or nutty flavour which pairs wonderfully with umami notes and the refreshing raw veggies of a salad.

This peanut noodle salad recipe serves two.

Peanut Soba Noodle Salad Ingredients

• Soba noodles (or rice noodles as an alternative)
• 2 carrots, peeled into ribbons
• ½ a cucumber, sliced thinly
• 100g sweetcorn
• 3 spring onions, diced
• Handful of radishes, sliced
• 75g sugar snap peas or mangetout
• Fresh coriander
• Sesame seeds
• Drizzle of sriracha

For the dressing:

• 2-3 tbsp peanut butter or peanut sauce
• 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• Squeeze of lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

How to Make Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

1. Once you’ve prepared all your veg, cook your noodles according to the packet’s instructions.
2. Meanwhile, mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust as necessary. If you need to loosen the consistency, add a tiny splash of water.
3. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and toss together with the veg and peanut sauce in a bowl. Top with the coriander, sesame and sriracha if desired, and serve.

And there you have it – a quick and easy noodle recipe perfect for the summer! You can get all the essentials from our online Japanese supermarket, along with plenty of other essential ingredients. Need more inspiration? Check out our recipe for sweet and spicy gochujang noodles.