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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.
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entire bowl of soba noodle salad
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes

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! 
Servings: 4