Bright Sesame Soba Noodles with Avocado, Snap Peas, and Fresh Mint Recipe
A vibrant and tangy Sesame Soba Noodles recipe featuring a bright sesame dressing combined with fresh mint, creamy avocado, crisp snap peas, crunchy radishes, and nutty sesame seeds. This refreshing dish is easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and serves as a perfect light lunch or dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Sesame Dressing
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tamari, plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Soba Noodles and Toppings
- 6 ounces soba noodles
- Lemon wedge, for squeezing
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups blanched snap peas
- ¼ cup edamame
- 1 watermelon radish, or 2 red radishes, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, tamari, toasted sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, grated garlic, and maple syrup or honey until fully combined. Set this bright and flavorful dressing aside.
- Cook the soba noodles: Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook according to the package instructions, typically about 5-7 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain the noodles and rinse thoroughly under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch that causes clumping.
- Toss noodles with dressing: Place the rinsed soba noodles into a large bowl and toss them evenly with the prepared sesame dressing so every strand is coated in flavor.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the dressed noodles into 2 to 4 serving bowls. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the avocado slices to prevent browning and add them to the bowls.
- Add fresh veggies and garnish: Top each bowl with blanched snap peas, edamame, very thinly sliced watermelon or red radishes, and fresh mint leaves. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish.
- Serve with optional extras: Drizzle additional tamari or toasted sesame oil over the bowls to taste, if desired, and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Rinsing the noodles after cooking helps prevent them from sticking together.
- Use gluten-free tamari for a gluten-free version of this dish.
- Blanch snap peas by quickly boiling then shocking in ice water to keep their crunch and vibrant color.
- Feel free to swap maple syrup with honey or agave for sweetness.
- Leftovers keep well, store the dressing separately to maintain freshness.
