Rainbow Soba Noodle Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
This rainbow soba noodle salad is filled with veggies and has the most delicious dressing. The variety of textures makes this salad perfect for a healthy meal prep to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Soba noodles are higher in protein and fiber than regular noodles. They are made from buckwheat flour which is naturally gluten-free. However, there are lots of brands that make soba noodles with buckwheat and traditional wheat flour. If you are gluten-free, make sure you use soba noodles that are made from 100% buckwheat flour.
All the different veggies in this salad add a delicious crunch that keeps this salad from going soggy. That’s why it is perfect for meal prep! This soba noodle salad is so nourishing, refreshing, and keeps you full too! I love loaded salads and this one is definitely loaded!
The dressing is savory and a little spicy, depending on how much chili garlic sauce or sriracha you use. If you don’t like spice, you can leave it out, but I highly recommend adding a little bit! If you are gluten-free, remember to use tamari instead of soy sauce.
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Rainbow Soba Noodle Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 9.5 oz soba noodles (if GF, make sure noodles are made with 100% buckwheat flour since buckwheat is GF)
- 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp cashews, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cooked and shelled edamame (I used frozen and boiled them for a few min)
dressing
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari if GF)
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Cook soba noodles according to package’s instructions. Drain and set aside.
- To make the dressing, add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Whisk until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, assemble the soba noodle salad. Add all the ingredients into the bowl and drizzle dressing over the top. Toss until everything is well combined. Enjoy!
