Simple Soba Noodle Salad with Mayo Dressing

ByJuri Austin Published onApr 16, 2024Apr 16, 2024

5 from 4 votes

Enjoy this vibrant Soba Noodles Salad with fresh vegetables and a creamy mayo dressing. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a light meal. Give it a try!

Looking for simple salads? Try my Wakame Salad, Daikon Salad, or Somen Salad!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This soba noodle salad is easy to prepare and ready in under 10 minutes!
The homemade mayo dressing is creamy and incredibly delicious!
Customize the salad effortlessly with your favorite vegetables.

Soba Noodles

Soba noodles are traditional Japanese noodles made by kneading buckwheat flour with water, rolling it thinly, and cutting it into slender strips. They can be enjoyed either cold with dipping sauce or served in a hot soup.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Soba Noodle Salad Recipe:

Soba noodles: Dried, fresh, or frozen soba noodles are available at grocery stores. I use fresh soba noodles in this recipe.
Add carrots, celery, and red onion to the salad. You can also include other vegetables like cabbage, cucumber, zucchini, bell peppers, or broccoli.
Olive oil, mayonnaise, yogurt, rice vinegar, salt, and lemon for the mayo dressing.

How To Make Soba Noodle Salad: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Slice vegetables into thin strips.

Step 2

Boil soba noodles and drain completely.

Step 3

Make mayo dressing.

Step 4

Combine soba noodles, sliced vegetables, and mayo dressing well.

Serve the soba noodle salad on a plate, topping it with sprouts or toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor. Enjoy this refreshing salad for lunch or dinner!

Recipe Tips

Make sure to follow the package instructions for cooking the soba noodles. Overcooking can lead to a mushy texture.
After boiling soba noodles, rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. This helps prevent them from sticking together and maintains their firm texture.
For the best flavor and texture, just wait to add the dressing until right before serving.
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before serving.

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Simple Soba Noodle Salad with Mayo Dressing