Soba Noodle Salad with Daikon Radish and Herbs
By Aran GoyoagaPublished on February 16, 2026
Time
30 minutes
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
Before You Begin
A rasp grater makes quick work of turning the garlic into a paste. This salad tastes especially good with our Homemade Gluten-Free Soba Noodles, which are quick and easy to make. Cool first before using.
Instructions
- Stir 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1–2 teaspoons chili crisp; and 1 garlic clove, minced to paste, together in large bowl.
- Add 1 recipe Homemade Gluten-Free Soba Noodles, cooled; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 3-inch matchsticks; ½ English cucumber, cut into 3-inch matchsticks; 8 ounces daikon radish, peeled and cut into 3-inch matchsticks; and 3 thinly sliced scallions and toss to combine. Top with ¼ cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts and 2 cups fresh cilantro, mint, and/or Thai basil leaves. Serve.
Time
30 minutesYield
Serves 4Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients
Why This Recipe Works
Made from buckwheat, Japanese soba brings a nutty, earthy complexity to a noodle salad. We cut carrots, cucumber, and daikon radish into matchsticks that guarantee color and crunch in every bite. A few thinly sliced scallions contribute grassy savor. For a dressing with extra punch to pair with the noodles’ assertive taste, we take inspiration from Vietnam’s popular dipping sauce nước chấm, combining fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, rice vinegar, and garlic to achieve its signature sweet-tangy-salty balance. Stirring in a little chili crisp brings heat and umami. Chopped peanuts go on top, along with lots of cilantro, mint, and Thai basil for a vibrant finish.
Before You Begin
A rasp grater makes quick work of turning the garlic into a paste. This salad tastes especially good with our Homemade Gluten-Free Soba Noodles, which are quick and easy to make. Cool first before using.
Instructions
- Stir 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1–2 teaspoons chili crisp; and 1 garlic clove, minced to paste, together in large bowl.
- Add 1 recipe Homemade Gluten-Free Soba Noodles, cooled; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 3-inch matchsticks; ½ English cucumber, cut into 3-inch matchsticks; 8 ounces daikon radish, peeled and cut into 3-inch matchsticks; and 3 thinly sliced scallions and toss to combine. Top with ¼ cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts and 2 cups fresh cilantro, mint, and/or Thai basil leaves. Serve.
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