Japanese soba noodle and sesame salad
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 4
Time to make: 24 mins
Total cost: $7.68 / $1.92 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 200g dried soba noodles
- 1 large carrot, peeled in ribbons
- 1 small cucumber, peeled in ribbons
- 4 Roma tomatoes, cut in wedges
- 50g baby spinach
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Dressing
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons castor sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
1 Place noodles in a saucepan of boiling water. Cook for 4 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold water and drain again. Set aside.
2 To make dressing, grind sesame seeds to a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the remaining ingredients.
3 Divide noodles and vegetables among serving bowls. Pour dressing over and serve immediately.
Variations
- Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free varieties of soy sauce and noodles.
- Add snow peas, bean sprouts or broccoli florets for more flavour.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 442cal
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Kilojoules 1850kJ
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Protein 11g
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Total fat 22g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 50g
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–Sugars 14g
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Dietary fibre 7g
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Sodium 780mg
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Calcium 70mg
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Iron 4mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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