Soba Noodle Salad with Shrimp
For a quick, healthy meal that will wake up your mouth and leave you satisfied, you’ve got to try these Soba Noodle Salad with Shrimp. Succulent shrimp, fresh green beans, tender noodles, and a savory dressing are sure to please.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz Shrimp cooked large with cleaned with tails removed (you can buy in the frozen section and thaw)
- 8 ounces gluten free soba noodles
- 2 cups green beans trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
- 1 medium carrot peeled and grated (or you can buy pre-grated carrots)
- ½ cup scallions white parts minced
- 2 tablespoons black roasted sesame seeds
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Sesame Ginger Soy Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon chili paste optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add soba noodles. Cook according to package instructions adding the green beans 2 minutes before the end of cooking time.
- Drain noodles and green beans in a strainer and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In the bottom of a medium bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette: lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, sesame oil, and chili paste if using
- Add the soba noodles and green beans to the bowl with the vinaigrette along with the cooked shrimp, grated carrot, scallions, and black roasted sesame seeds.
- Toss well to coat and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Added Veggies: For extra flavor, you can add vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms while cooking the noodles.
- Perfect Balance: Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the dish by adjusting the amount of maple and soy sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Cooking the Noodles: Be careful not to overcook the soba noodles, as they can become mushy if overdone. Follow the package instructions for the perfect texture.
- Hot or Cold: I like to serve this dish cold, but you can also heat it up in a skillet for a minute or two for a hot dish. Be sure not to overcook it, or the shrimp will become tough and the other ingredients will be too soft.
- Storing: To store leftovers (if you are lucky enough to have some!), you can store them for one or two days in your refrigerator. Keep the dish in an airtight container or zip-top bag, so the noodles and shrimp stay as fresh as possible.