Soba Salad with Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms

Name: Soba Salad with Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (10-13 Oz. Package) Soba Noodles; 1 bunch Asparagus, Sliced; 8 ounces, weight Shiitake Mushrooms, Stemmed And Sliced; 1/4 cups Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Rice Vinegar; 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (1 Tablespoon For Sauteing, 2 Tablespoons For The Dressing); 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/2 cups Scallions, Diced; 1 whole Sheet Of Nori (Roasted Seaweed)

Servings: persons

1 package (10-13 Oz. Package) Soba Noodles
1 bunch Asparagus, Sliced
8 ounces, weight Shiitake Mushrooms, Stemmed And Sliced
1/4 cups Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Rice Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (1 Tablespoon For Sauteing, 2 Tablespoons For The Dressing)
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/2 cups Scallions, Diced
1 whole Sheet Of Nori (Roasted Seaweed)

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Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
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Boil the soba noodles until al dente, about 5-10 minutes.
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Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a greased non-stick pan, saute the mushrooms and asparagus with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
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Set aside on a plate to let cool.
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In a bowl, mix lemon juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce until the sugar is dissolved.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Toss the soba noodles, mushrooms, asparagus, and scallions with the sauce.
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Cut the nori into 4 equal pieces length-wise.
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Cut across the short width of each nori strip in little pieces about 1 cm thick.
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Place on top of the salad to garnish (see photo).

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (10-13 Oz. Package) Soba Noodles, 1 bunch Asparagus, Sliced, 8 ounces, weight Shiitake Mushrooms, Stemmed And Sliced, 1/4 cups Lemon Juice, and more.

Yes, Soba Salad with Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!