Phase 3 Soba Noodle Salad with Phase 1 & 2 Variations
As our community progresses in their AH journey we have more members venturing into Phase 3. As I’ve said before, this is a very misunderstood Phase. So, here is a recipe to help you on your way. And, of course, it is easily modified for Phases 1 or 2 or made gluten-free (See variations for these options).
Phase 3 Soba Noodle Salad – I made it last night to take for a picnic and remembered how much I LOVE this recipe. For Phase 2 you could use quinoa or brown rice, for Phase 1 use edamame. For me, having the sauce made ahead meant that it was optimally tasty and easy to just pour on. Another example of how prep day makes life so much easier. I also had the soba noodles already cooked and cooled, so I just blanched a few vegetables, poured the sauce over, and I had instant picnic food. This recipe is so refreshing and perfect for summer, and it packs well for meals on the go.

Soba Noodle Salad
Ingredients
- 2 ounces soba noodles (measured dry)
- 1-2 cups vegetables, diced (broccoli, carrots, kale, snap peas, etc.)
- ¼-½ cup cucumber, radish, shredded carrots, or other raw vegetables, diced
- 2-4 ounces chopped cooked chicken, Pan-Fried Tofu or Tempeh (Always Hungry? page 243), or other protein of your choice
- ½ cup chickpeas or beans of choice, optional
- 3 tbsp Ginger Soy Vinaigrette, or to taste (recipe below)
- scallions, chives, or cilantro (chopped), for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the soba according to package instructions. Set aside to cool. (These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated)
- Lightly blanch vegetables by immersing in boiling water for 15 to 45 seconds (until they are bright and tender-crisp). Remove from water with a mesh skimmer or slotted spoon and set aside to drain and cool. See Guide to Cooking Vegetables – Always Hungry? page 313 or click here to watch my video tutorial.
- Toss the cooked noodles with vegetables, cucumbers, protein, beans, and Ginger Soy Vinaigrette. Top with garnish.
Ginger Soy Vinaigrette
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