Tahini Soba Noodle Salad with Edamame and Cucumber
Nutty buckwheat noodles tossed with crunchy vegetables and edamame in a creamy sesame dressing that comes together in minutes.
Made with Tahini sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.06 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the soba noodles in a large pan of boiling water following the packet, usually 4 to 5 minutes. Add the edamame for the last 2 minutes.
5 min - 2
Drain and rinse under cold running water until completely cool, rubbing gently to remove the starch so the noodles do not clump.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk your ready made tahini sauce (see the base recipe) with the tamari, rice vinegar and sesame oil, adding cold water a splash at a time until it is a thick pourable dressing.
- 4
Toss the noodles, edamame, cucumber, carrots and most of the spring onion in the dressing until evenly coated.
- 5
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
- 6
Serve topped with the sesame seeds, remaining spring onion and chilli flakes.
Tips
- Check the soba packet. Many contain wheat, so choose one made from 100% buckwheat and labelled gluten free.
- Rinse the noodles well under cold water. This stops them clumping and keeps the salad light.
- Add shredded cooked chicken, prawns or marinated tofu for extra protein.
Storing and freezing
Keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The noodles absorb the dressing, so loosen with a splash of cold water before serving. Not suitable for freezing.
Questions
Is soba naturally gluten free?
Not always. Traditional soba often includes wheat flour. Choose a pack labelled gluten free, made from 100% buckwheat, or use rice noodles instead.
Can I serve this warm?
Yes. Toss the freshly cooked noodles with the dressing while still warm, but the vegetables will not be as crisp. Cold is the traditional style.
More made with tahini sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.