Soba Salad With Grilled Sweet Potato, Eggplant, And

Name: Soba Salad With Grilled Sweet Potato, Eggplant, And Red Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices sweet potato (about 2 medium); 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 1/2 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices eggplant (about 1 medium); 1 red bell pepper, cut into 4 wedges; Cooking spray; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sherry; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 4 cups cooked soba (about 8 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles)

Servings: persons

12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices sweet potato (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup orange juice
2 1/2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, crushed
8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices eggplant (about 1 medium)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 4 wedges
Cooking spray
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 cups cooked soba (about 8 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles)

1
Place potato slices in a saucepan, and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
2
Combine juice and the next 5 ingredients (juice through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add potato slices, eggplant, and bell pepper to bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning bag occasionally. Remove the vegetables from bag, reserving marinade.
3
Prepare grill.
4
Place the vegetables on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill for 4 minutes on each side or until done, basting frequently with 1/2 cup reserved marinade. Place vegetables on a platter; drizzle with remaining marinade.
5
Combine onions and next 5 ingredients (onions through ginger). Place soba in a large bowl, and drizzle with dressing. Serve with vegetables.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices sweet potato (about 2 medium), 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 1/2 tablespoons molasses, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Soba Salad With Grilled Sweet Potato, Eggplant, And Red Pepper 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 Salad With Grilled Sweet Potato, Eggplant, And Red Pepper

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