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    Zucchini Soba Salad

    Aug 28, 2009 · Modified: Jun 25, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 9 Comments

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    Zucchini Soba Salad - Andrea Meyers

    My introduction to soba noodles was actually on a plane flying from Tokyo to Honolulu, admittedly not the best place to get good food. The flight attendants came around with breakfast and asked if I wanted the Japanese or the American breakfast, and I chose the Japanese because I could see the noodles that someone else already had on their tray. I swirled them in the sauce and enjoyed the slippery sensation and flavor while the American woman next to me eyed them with a look that said, “I can’t believe you are eating that.” I just smiled and enjoyed my breakfast.

    Soba noodles also make a perfect light lunch on a hot day and I’ve got my 6-year-old, Builder Guy, hooked on them. Sometimes we have them plain with the traditional dipping sauce, but other times I like them as a salad tossed with some vegetables. This particular recipe has lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, scallions, and cilantro for flavor, and zucchini, carrots, and avocado for vegetables. I could eat this all the time, but it tastes best when zucchini is in season, so now is a perfect time of year for this salad. I follow Maki’s method for cooking soba noodles, and it works perfectly.

    One common question about soba noodles is whether they are gluten-free because buckwheat is not actually wheat at all and is naturally gluten-free, and the answer is it depends. Many soba noodles have wheat flour added to act as a binder, but you might find some gluten-free soba such as Eden Selected Buckwheat Soba or King Soba Noodles in larger grocery stores, Whole Foods, or even an international grocery store. Of course, you can also make your own gluten-free soba. And if you cook gluten-free, make sure you also choose a gluten-free soy sauce.

    I made this with our homegrown scallions, which have started to peak in production. Our ginger isn’t quite ready, but hopefully next month we’ll have fresh homegrown ginger root. Squash vine borers defeated our efforts to grow zucchini this summer, but there’s always next year.

    Grow Your Own logoJust a quick reminder that the deadline for the second anniversary of Grow Your Own is coming up on August 30. If you haven’t yet sent your post information, you still have time. If you are new to the event, you can read more about the rules for participating at the Grow Your Own page. I’m excited about the anniversary event and can’t wait to see all your posts!

    Zucchini Soba Salad - Andrea Meyers
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    Zucchini Soba Salad

    Adapted from Epicurious.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: avocado, gluten free, noodles, vegetarian, zucchini
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 229kcal

    Equipment

    • 5-quart pot
    • wire mesh strainer
    • large serving bowl

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces gluten-free soba noodles
    • 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 6 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
    • 1½ tablespoons peeled and finely minced fresh ginger
    • 1½ teaspoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 3 carrots (cut into ⅛-inch matchsticks)
    • 2 medium zucchini (cut into ⅛-inch matchsticks)
    • 4 scallions (thinly sliced crosswise)
    • 2 avocados (cut into chunks)
    • sea salt (to taste)
    • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
    • cilantro (for garnish)
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    Preparation

    • Bring water to boil in the pot. Add the soba and reduce the heat so the water is simmering, not at a hard boil. Cook until soft and pliable, but not mushy. Drain and add very cold water back to the pot, add some ice if necessary. Stir the noodles with your hands or long chopsticks to loosen any remaining starches. Drain again and run cold water over the noodles until the water runs clear.
    • Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, honey, and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add the zucchini, carrots, scallions, and avocado chunks and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Serve immediately at room temperature with cilantro for garnish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5404IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Rosa says

      August 28, 2009 at 4:33 pm

      A delighful summer salad! A great combo!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    2. A&N says

      August 28, 2009 at 4:40 pm

      Looks so light! I haven't tried Soba Noodles and keep forgetting to buy them!

      Reply
    3. Maria says

      August 29, 2009 at 11:25 pm

      I love soba noodles. Love the veggies you added. Bookmarking this one for sure!

      Reply
    4. RecipeGirl says

      August 31, 2009 at 11:09 am

      This is the perfect sort of summery salad... I don't know if I want it for breakfast LOL, but lunch or dinner sounds great!

      Reply
    5. Christina@DeglazeMe says

      September 01, 2009 at 2:16 pm

      Soba noodles are my favorite noodles, they are nutritious and flavorful on their own! I really love the dressing you used, and the addition of avocaodo. How did I not think of that before!!

      Reply
    6. Tanya says

      September 01, 2009 at 9:46 pm

      This looks fantastic!

      Reply
    7. Kitchen Butterfly says

      September 14, 2009 at 5:03 pm

      Lovely. Love the cilantro slant - maybe I'll try that next time I make a soba noodle salad

      Reply

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