Cold Soba Noodle, Chicken, and Prawn Salad ๐๐ฅ
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Tomoko and I whipped up this delightful cold soba noodle, chicken, and prawn salad for our dinner tonight, inspired by a recipe I recently shared. Keep in mind that the prep time mentioned here excludes the cooking and cooling time for the chicken (I opted for poaching). It’s a perfect dish for those warm summer evenings or as a savory addition to your brunch spread.
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken thigh fillets
- 4 prawns
- 300g soba noodles
- 1 red capsicum
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 lime
- Soy sauce, to taste
- Fish sauce, to taste
- Lime juice, from 1 lime
- Garlic, minced
- Gingerroot, grated
Dressing:
- Lime juice, from 1 lime
- Soy sauce, to taste
- Fish sauce, to taste
- Garlic, minced
- Gingerroot, grated
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cook the soba noodles according to the directions on the packet. |
| 2 | Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to cool them down. Ensure thorough draining. |
| 3 | In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled soba noodles, poached chicken, and prawns, bean sprouts, sliced red capsicum, chopped green onions, mint leaves, and chopped coriander. |
| 4 | Toss the ingredients well to distribute them evenly. |
| 5 | Prepare the dressing by mixing lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, and grated gingerroot in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences. |
| 6 | Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is well coated. |
| 7 | Divide the salad into 4 serving bowls. |
| 8 | Garnish each serving with fresh coriander leaves, roasted peanuts, and a lime wedge on the side. |
| 9 | Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 504.4
- Fat: 11.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 151.8mg
- Sodium: 2407.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 66.8g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 3.4g
- Protein: 40.7g
Keywords:
Poultry, Meat, Asian, Potluck, Summer, Spicy, Savory, Brunch, < 30 Mins
This delightful cold soba noodle salad brings together a refreshing blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply craving something light yet satisfying, this recipe is sure to impress!
