Dinner for 3
Cold Soba Noodle Salad
Chilled soba noodles and crisp vegetables are tossed with a sesame, lime, ginger, and soy dressing.
$7.81for 4 servings
$1.95 per serving$7.81 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: veganricha.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $1.02Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceVinegarHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lime
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp asian chile sauce (optional)
- 7 1/2 oz soba noodles
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 6 or 7 green onions
- 1 zucchini or cucumber thinly sliced
- sesame seeds (optional)
- optional additions: edamame
Steps
- Boil water in a large pot, cook the soba noodles for 4 to 5 minutes, and drain.
- Rinse the noodles under cold water for 1 minute, then drain well.
- Whisk the lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and chile sauce in a small bowl.
- Toss the noodles, bell pepper, carrots, green onions, and zucchini or cucumber with the dressing in a large bowl.
- Top the salad with sesame seeds and chill for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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