Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Plums Recipe

Name: Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Plums
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1/4 cup scallions, sliced thin on the bias; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 red plums, pitted and quartered; 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for oiling the grill; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 pound soba noodles; 2 cups finely sliced Napa cabbage; 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, washed, peeled and julienned; 1 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut on the bias 1/4-inch thick; 1 red bell pepper, seeded, deveined and julienned; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup scallions, sliced thin on the bias
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 red plums, pitted and quartered
1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for oiling the grill
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pound soba noodles
2 cups finely sliced Napa cabbage
1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 large carrot, washed, peeled and julienned
1 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut on the bias 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, seeded, deveined and julienned
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

1
For the honey-sesame vinaigrette: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, scallions, ginger and black pepper.
2
Mix well to combine.
3
Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
4
For the grilled red plums: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
5
Place the quartered plums in a small mixing bowl and toss with the canola oil.
6
Sprinkle the plums with the sugar.
7
Scrape and oil the grill grates.
8
Place the plums on the grill, flesh side down, and grill until caramelized and slightly charred on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
9
Remove the plums to a plate and set aside.
10
For the soba noodle salad: Bring one gallon of water to a boil in a stockpot.
11
Add the soba and stir to submerge.
12
Bring the water back to a boil and cook the noodles for 5 to 8 minutes.
13
Drain in a colander and rinse the soba well under cold running water to remove all of the starch.
14
Drain well and refrigerate.
15
In a large bowl, combine the chilled soba noodles, Napa cabbage, shiitakes, carrots, cucumbers and red peppers.
16
Toss with the honey-sesame vinaigrette.
17
Plate the salad on a large serving platter and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and grilled plums.

757

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Plums falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Plums

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Variations & substitutions

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