High-Protein Soba Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing
Course Lunch u0026amp; Dinner, Protein
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 22 minutesminutes
Total Time 37 minutesminutes
Servings 5servings
Calories 473kcal
Ingredients
for the salad:
18 oz pack soba noodles
1cuppurple cabbagefinely chopped
1red bell pepperdiced
1and 1/4 cup shelled edamamecooked
1handful fresh cilantrochopped
1block firm or extra firm tofupressed and cubed tofu
marinade:
1/8cupextra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
1/2tbspred curry paste
1tbspliquid aminosor low-sodium soy sauce
1tsphoneyor maple syrup for vegan
for the dressing:
1/3cuprunny peanut butter
1tbsphoney mustard
1/2tbspred curry paste
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tsponion powder
1tspground cumin
1tbspliquid aminos
1tsphoneyor maple syrup for vegan
1/3cupwatermore as needed to thin
Instructions
prep the tofu: in a bowl, whisk together oil, red curry paste, liquid aminos, and honey. toss in the cubed tofu and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes. preheat the oven to 400°f (200°c).
bake the tofu: place the marinated tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crispy.
cook the soba noodles: cook noodles according to package instructions. drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
make the dressing: in a large mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey mustard, red curry paste, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, liquid aminos, honey, and water. stir until smooth and creamy. add more water if needed for desired consistency.
assemble the salad: to the bowl with the dressing, add cooked soba noodles, chopped cabbage, red bell pepper, edamame, cilantro, and baked tofu. toss until everything is evenly coated.
serve and enjoy: serve immediately or chill before serving. leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.