SOBA SALAD
For most people, even experienced cooks, weeknight dinners are not so much a result of careful planning but of what's on hand - and what can be accomplished fairly quickly. Noodles of all kinds are easy and beloved. But soba noodles, a Japanese staple, are special: they usually take no more than 3 to 4 minutes to cook and, because they're made from buckwheat, have a slightly firm texture and a nutty flavor. Traditionally, soba are served hot and cold, making them a flexible partner for almost any fresh ingredients you have in the kitchen. In this case, they are paired with shelled frozen edamame, carrots and spinach and a light dressing.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, salads and dressings, times classics, main course, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Drop in the noodles and carrot and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; add the edamame for about 15 to 30 seconds just to warm, then drain everything in a colander. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, miso and mirin or sugar. Add spinach, noodles, carrot, edamame, scallion, and toss; then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with grated ginger at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 208, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1134 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SOBA SALAD WITH SOY-WASABI VINAIGRETTE
Another recipe from the Best of Cooking Light magazine. I love the ingredients in this dish and I especially love wasabi along with edamame. Can't wait to try this dish!!!
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mince garlic; let stand 10 minutes. Cook the noodles according to package directions omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water; drain well.
- Steam edamame, peas, and carrots for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge vegetables into ice water; drain.
- Combine garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, oil and wasabi in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add noodles, vegetable mixture and radishes; toss gently to coat. Serve immeditely.
COLD SOBA SALAD WITH FETA AND CUCUMBER
This is a very hearty salad that can be a meal in itself in just 15 minutes. Full of cold soba noodles, rich feta, and crunch cucumbers, it's a healthy choice that's also flavorful.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Pasta and Grains
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook soba according to package instructions. Drain.
- In a bowl, combine cucumber, cabbage, shallot, parsley, lemon juice, and oil. Add soba; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. Toss with feta, and serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g
SOBA SALAD WITH FETA AND PEAS
Hearty soba noodles and tangy feta cheese create a lightning-quick vegetarian dish that even meat eaters will flock to. Served cold or at room temperature, it's just what we want on a warm evening.
Provided by Melissa Roberts-Matar
Time 30m
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook noodles and peas together in a 6- to 8-quart pot of lightly salted boiling water until noodles are tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
- While noodles cook, whisk together scallions, oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Drain noodles and peas well in a colander, then rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain well again, then add to dressing along with feta. Grind pepper to taste over salad.
- *Can be found in natural food stores, Japanese markets, and many supermarkets.
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