Chilled Soba Noodle Salad Recipe – Light, Nutty & Full of Flavour

Fresh, light, and packed with umami, this chilled soba noodle salad is a perfect go-to for lunch, meal prep, or light dinners. It’s full of texture, tang, and a gentle kick of spice.

Using popular Japanese ingredients such Buckwheat Soba Noodles, Toasted Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar, and S&B Shichimi Togarashi from our Japanese Cooking Essentials Gift Set, it’s (almost) as easy as boil, chill, toss, and eat.

Why This Recipe Works

• Perfect for warm days or a light, healthy meal
• Quick to make — ready in 15–20 minutes
• Easy to adapt with protein or fresh veg
• Bold flavour from just a few ingredients

Ingredients (Serves 2)

From the Morueats Japanese Cooking Essentials Set:

• 120g Buckwheat Soba Noodles
• 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
• 1½ tbsp Japanese Rice Vinegar
• ¼–½ tsp Japanese Seven Spice

Other Ingredients:

• 100-150g Protein: Tofu, grilled prawns, or chicken (optional)
• Vegetables: ½ Cucumber, 1 shredded carrot or ½ radish (optional)

Method

1. Cook the noodles: Boil soba according to pack, then rinse under cold water.
2. Dress the noodles: Toss with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1–2 tbsp rice vinegar.
3. Top: Add sliced veg and protein of your choice.
4. Finish: Sprinkle with Japanese seven spice and serve cold.

Tips & Variations

• Try it with avocado, edamame, or nori strips
• Makes a great packed lunch or side dish

👉 Everything you need is in the Japanese Cooking Essentials Gift Set