HOT-AND-SOUR SOBA SALAD

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I find any combination of noodles and hot-and-sour dressing fairly addictive, and none more than these earthy buckwheat noodles. You can make a meal of this salad if you add a little protein in the form of tofu, shredded chicken or shrimp.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter (to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons hot red pepper oil (to taste)
Pinch of cayenne
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 pound Japanese buckwheat noodles
1 cup diced or julienned cucumber
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Lettuce, baby spinach, radicchio or arugula for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the peanut butter for 10 to 20 seconds in a microwave to make it easier to mix. Combine with the soy sauce, vinegar, hot red pepper oil, cayenne, garlic, ginger and salt and pepper. Whisk together. Whisk in the sesame oil, canola oil and broth. Set aside.
  • To cook the noodles, bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add salt, if desired, and the noodles. When the water comes back to a boil and bubbles up, add a cup of cold water to the pot. Allow the water to come back to a boil, and add another cup of cold water. Allow the water to come to a boil one more time, and add a third cup of water. When the water comes to a boil again, the noodles should be cooked through. Drain and toss immediately with the dressing (whisk the dressing again first). Add the remaining ingredients, and toss together. Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve over a bed of salad greens if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 476 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Shan Ansari
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the soba noodles are cooked perfectly. I love the combination of the vegetables and the dressing. This is definitely a new favorite salad recipe.


Jackson Gove
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make. The dressing is the perfect balance of flavors, and the soba noodles are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cashbert Rhymez
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I made this salad for dinner last night, and it was a hit! My family loved the unique flavor combination. The dressing is so flavorful, and the soba noodles are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tishona Hoover
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the soba noodles are cooked perfectly. I love the combination of the vegetables and the dressing. This is definitely a new favorite salad recipe.


SHUVO RAJ
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. The soba noodles are cooked perfectly and have a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Fajar Fatima
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This salad is the perfect balance of flavors. The hot and sour dressing is perfectly balanced, and the soba noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Siddhartho Mondal
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I'm not usually a fan of soba noodles, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


balqiis hajji
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the soba noodles, the vegetables, and the dressing. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or potluck.


Sabastion Loran
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The hot and sour dressing is amazing, and the soba noodles add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Senu Kanxu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover soba noodles. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a more complete meal. It was delicious!


Paulo Sérgio Gomes Botelho
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Mika vilo
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of the soba noodles, the vegetables, and the dressing. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Aubrey Syer
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of soba noodles, but the dressing really made them shine. The salad was also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Jael Griffin
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful, and the soba noodles add a nice chewy texture. I love that it's a healthy and refreshing dish that's also really easy to make.


Shirley Streeter
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This hot and sour soba salad was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the soba noodles were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.