Spicy Tahini and Avocado Soba

A refreshing cold soba noodle dish featuring a creamy, spicy dressing made with tahini and miso paste, topped with crisp jicama, fresh spinach, and creamy avocado. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

4 servings
23 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup tahini paste
  • tablespoons red miso paste
  • 0.3125 cup rice vinegar
  • tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 pack dried soba noodles
  • 1 cup thin jicama matchsticks
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 2 tablespoons gomashio
  • to taste gomashio

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a medium saucepan, cook the soba noodles in boiling water, as directed on your package.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Make the dressing: Put the tahini paste, miso paste, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a large bowl. Whisk well.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Drain the cooked noodles and rinse under cold running water; set aside in the colander. (Quick tip: To keep your noodles from clumping together, rub the noodles together when rinsing under cold running water to wash away excess starch. This will also make sure your noodles maintain a perfect texture.)

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Add your drained and cooled soba noodles to the dressing bowl and toss.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    Add the jicama and baby spinach; mix well. Top off the soba noodles with avocado slices and gomashio.

    3 min

  6. 6.

    To serve, twirl the noodles using tongs and place in individual serving bowls.

    2 min