Soba Salad with Miso Dressing

A refreshing Japanese-inspired noodle salad featuring buckwheat soba noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and a creamy miso-ginger dressing. Perfect for a light meal or side dish.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons white miso paste
  • ½ cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pound soba noodles
  • 4 medium carrots
  • 2 bunches scallions
  • 2 bunches radishes
  • 4 cups sliced radishes

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot and add 2 tablespoons salt.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the miso paste, ginger, soy sauce, and lime juice in a blender and blend, at medium speed until smooth. Add the egg and blend until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the oil. Once the dressing is smooth, add pepper to taste; you won't need salt, because the miso and soy sauce are salty. (The dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated, covered.)

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse well under cold running water. Drain well, transfer to a baking sheet, then spread out and let cool.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    In a large bowl, combine the noodles with the carrots, scallions, and radishes. Toss with the miso dressing and serve at room temperature or cold. (The soba salad can be made up to 2 hours in advance.)

    10 min

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