Winter Soba Noodle Salad

15 min

4 servings

Beat the winter chill with a speedy Winter Soba Noodle Salad! Soba, those quick-cooking Japanese buckwheat noodles, infuse a nutty flavor that's perfect for busy nights. Gluten-free? No problem! Grab certified gluten-free noodles for an inclusive feast. Upgrade with fresh mandarins – they're winter's citrusy gems – adding an extra burst of goodness. Quick, filling, and bursting with vibrant flavors for those bustling weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 pkg (363 g) soba buckwheat noodles
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Ginger Dressing Mix or Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
  • 2 tbsp each olive oil and water
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1⁄2 lb (225 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (284 ml/10 oz) mandarin orange segments
  • 2 cups frozen shelled edamame, defrosted

Preparation

  1. In Multipurpose Pot, set over high heat, boil soba noodles until cooked, about 7 min per package directions. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together dressing mix, olive oil, water, and soy sauce.
  3. Thinly slice bell pepper. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Heat oil in Sauté Pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; pan fry 8 min or until cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, drain and rinse mandarins. Add mandarins, pepper, and edamame to bowl with noodles.
  6. Add cooked chicken and dressing to bowl. Toss to coat. Add toppings, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 13 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 53 g (Fiber 6 g, Sugars 9 g), Protein 25 g.

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This is a perfectly balanced plate.