Cashew Soba Noodle Salad Recipes

CASHEW SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Then drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside.
• While the noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables. To cook the edamame, microwave for 1 minute, covered. Or add to a saucepan over medium-low heat with 1-2 Tbsp (15-30ml) water, cover, and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
• To prepare the dressing, combine all of the ingredients (except the water) and whisk. Then add enough hot water to thin into a pourable sauce (~2-3 Tbsp or 30-45ml). Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
• To serve, add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp (15ml) soy sauce and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Then add the desired amount of dressing and serve at room temperature or chilled. Serve with chili garlic sauce for added heat and a few more roasted cashews for garnish (optional).
• Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, though best when fresh.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Separate the noodles and drop them into the boiling water, stirring once or twice. When the water begins to boil, add 1 cup of cold water. Repeat this procedure twice cooking until the noodles are just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water until completely cooled, rubbing gently with hands to remove all surface starch and drain well.
• Toss the noodles with the dressing and arrange the daikon, sprouts, onion, green onions, sesame seeds, and a dash of seven-spice powder over the top.

CREAMY CASHEW SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Make the noodles. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. After you drain them oncce, rinse with cool water and drain them well again. Set aside.
• Make the dressing. While the noodles cook, put all the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor and run until smooth.
• Assemble the dish. Place the cooked noodles, carrots, cabbage, and scallions in a large salad bowl and pour the dressing over the noodles and vegetables. Use two forks or tongs to gently toss. Sprinkle with the cilantro and mint and toss again. Top with the cashews just before serving.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND SESAME

Steps:

• Whisk rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger together in a large bowl until dressing is combined.
• Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add soba noodles, stir, and return water to a boil. Boil noodles until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander under cold running water until cool, about 1 minute.
• Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast pieces until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Toss soba noodles, chicken, celery, carrot, red pepper, cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds together with dressing in large bowl.