Cold Soba Noodles With Kale, Avocado, and Miso-Sesame Dressing Recipe

Updated January 15, 2020

Cold buckwheat noodles and finely chopped kale are tossed together with silky bites of wakame, crunchy bean sprouts, creamy avocado and a sesame-miso dressing for a healthy and light dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes.

Why this recipe works:

A neutral oil such as vegetable or peanut is essential to balance the strong sesame flavor.
Rinsing the noodles and wakame thoroughly with cold water after cooking ensures that they don't stick together or become rubbery.
Finely chopping the kale tenderizes it without the need for an extended marination period.

Note: dried wakame seaweed and miso paste can be found in most Asian markets, or in the Asian section of well-stocked supermarkets.

Recipe Details

Cold Soba Noodles With Kale, Avocado, and Miso-Sesame Dressing Recipe

Active 30 mins

Total 30 mins

Serves 4 servings

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Ingredients

3 bundles soba noodles (12.7 oz)
1/2 cup dried wakame (see note)
1/2 cup white miso paste
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup water
1 bunch kale, leaves removed from stems and finely chopped (about 8 cups chopped)
1 cup bean sprouts
2 ripe Hass avocados, diced
1/2 cup picked fresh cilantro leaves
1 sheet nori, cut into strips
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

Cook the noodles and wakame in boiling water according to the package directions, about 4 minutes, then rinse thoroughly under cold water, mixing the noodles well. Drain.
While the noodles are cooking, combine miso paste, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, peanut oil, and water in a large bowl. Whisk until homogenous. Set aside.
Toss kale with 2 tablespoons dressing and divide between four serving bowls. Toss noodles with another 2 tablespoons dressing and add on top of noodles. Top bowls with bean sprouts, avocado, cilantro, nori and sesame seeds. Drizzle with more dressing, and serve with additional dressing on the side. Unused dressing can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
554	Calories
31g	Fat
61g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	554
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1408mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 12g	43%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 152mg	759%
Calcium 279mg	21%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1143mg	24%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.