The Summer Noodle Salad I Make on Repeat | Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Looking for a fresh summer side dish that's packed with vegetables, easy to make ahead, and perfect for cookouts, entertaining, or weeknight dinners? In this Summer Series episode, Ruth is joined by her dear friend Allison to make one of her family's favorite recipes: a cold soba noodle salad tossed with a creamy spicy peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, herbs, and crunchy peanuts. This refreshing noodle salad is loaded with cucumber, bell pepper, radishes, cilantro, and spring onions, making it the perfect healthy summer recipe. Serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken, burgers, salmon, or make it a complete meal by adding protein on top. Whether you're hosting friends, planning a summer barbecue, or looking for a light dinner idea, this cold noodle salad is one you'll make again and again. GET THE RECIPE HERE: https://hungry4home.com/blog/sobanoodles Ingredients – 1 package soba noodles, cooked and cooled – 1 cucumber, cut into matchsticks – 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced – 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced – 3–4 spring onions, sliced – 1 bunch cilantro, chopped – 1 lime – Crushed peanuts, for garnish – Sesame oil, for drizzling Spicy Peanut Sauce – 1/2 cup peanut butter – 1/4 cup soy sauce – 2 tablespoons maple syrup – 1 tablespoon sesame oil – 1 clove garlic, minced – Juice of 1 lime – Chili crisp or chili oil, to taste – 2–4 tablespoons water, as needed Instructions Step 1: Cook the soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside. Step 2: Cut the cucumber into matchsticks. Thinly slice the radishes, bell pepper, and spring onions. Chop the cilantro. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, lime juice, and chili crisp. Step 4: Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Step 5: Add the cooled soba noodles and vegetables to a large serving bowl. Step 6: Drizzle lightly with sesame oil and toss to combine. Step 7: Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle mixture and toss until evenly coated. Step 8: Garnish with crushed peanuts, extra cilantro, and lime wedges. Step 9: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Notes – Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon to make it a complete meal. – Adjust the chili crisp to your preferred spice level. – This salad can be made several hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator. – Great for cookouts, picnics, summer entertaining, and meal prep. Stay Connected With Ruth McKeaney: Follow Hungry for Home on Instagram:   / hungryforhome   Follow Hungry for Home on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungryforhome... Visit Hungry for Home's website: https://www.hungry4home.com/ Shop the book: https://www.hungry4home.com/shop/p/hu... #easyrecipe #asianfood #summerrecipes #noodles