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With a tasty mix of crispy veggies, crunchy peanuts, carby noodles, and a slurp-tastically delicious tahini ginger dressing, these Peanut Chicken Soba Noodles are both light and satisfying. Ready in 30 minutes or less, these quick and easy soba chicken bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner! (with vegetarian option)
Update: This post was originally published in April 2016. I made edits to the photos and changed some of the written post below to include more information about the recipe.
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About this recipe for soba with chicken
This white girl version of a Thai soba chicken noodle salad yields bowls of yum that are slightly spicy, a smidgen sweet, brightly herbaceous, and packed with nourishing vegetables. The ginger-tahini dressing finishes this dish off with the perfect amount of creamy, silky, smooth deliciousness for a meal that simply knocks it out of the park.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Cold peanut soba noodle bowls just scream spring and summer to me. They are refreshing and cool, light yet hunger-busting, and 100% crave-worthy.
As if that weren’t enough to love, my spicy peanut chicken with soba noodles are also:
- Versatile. These bowls are what I call a “choose your own adventure” meal. You can customize them with whatever proteins and veggies you’re craving, or simply use up all the bits and bobs of veggies that are languishing in your crisper drawer with no particular place to go.
- Quick & Easy. On top of all that fabulosity, these soba noodle chicken bowls take less than 30 minutes to whip together, from start to finish. How’s that for a weeknight wonder?!?
- Meal Prep-Friendly. They happen to taste just as good even after a day in the fridge, and the tahini-ginger dressing will last for up to a week. I highly recommend you make extra of everything (keep the veggies and noodles un-dressed until you’re ready to eat), and nosh on leftovers for lunch all week long.
What are soba noodles?
Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour. They became popular in Japan during the late 1800s and they have a strong, nutty flavor. Dried soba noodles look very similar to flat spaghetti, except they are usually light beige to dark grayish-brown in color.
Since soba noodles are made from buckwheat, they are naturally gluten-free, plus they are cholesterol-free and a good source of protein and fiber.
Ingredients for chicken soba
Before you go getting scared off by this *slightly* long ingredient list, remember: you are welcome to swap in any veggies you have on hand, and many of the dressing ingredients are probably already in your pantry.
- Soba Noodles – You can find Japanese buckwheat noodles in the international aisle of most major grocery stores.
- Substitutions: Swap in long noodles of your choice, including ramen or spaghetti.
- Purple Cabbage – I love the vibrant color of purple cabbage in these chicken soba noodle salad bowls, but any variety will work.
- Substitutions: Use green cabbage, napa cabbage, or savoy cabbage. You’re also welcome to use other cruciferous veggies, like shredded brussels sprouts, kale, or even bok choy!
- Carrots – I like to eat rainbow, so I opt for orange carrots for these soba noodles with chicken. But, purple or yellow work great too!
- Substitution: Parsnips are a close swap for carrots. You can also use beets, jicama, celery, daikon, or even water chestnuts.
- Bell Pepper – For slightly smoky, extra sweet flavor.
- Substitution: Feel free to use raw bell peppers.
- Scallions – Use both the white and green parts for the best combo of flavor.
- Jalapeño – For adding some zing to your spicy noodles with chicken.
- Substitutions: For a milder flavor, opt for poblano, green bell, or banana peppers. For a spicier flavor, serranos or habaneros are welcome.
- Edamame – Feel free to use either fresh or defrosted frozen edamame.
- Substitutions: I think green peas, snap peas, or snow peas are probably the closest substitutes, but feel free to swap in the legume of your choice here.
- Cilantro – I’m a big fan of fresh cilantro. Feel free to mince the tender stems and use them, too!
- Substitutions: Thai basil, mint, or even parsley can be swapped in if you prefer.
- Kosher Salt & Pepper – For seasoning.
- Rotisserie Chicken – Any cooked chicken will work, but I used rotisserie for convenience. Remember to pull it while it’s still warm!
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- Substitutions: You’re welcome to use any protein here that you like. Some other options include shredded pork or sliced pork, seared tuna, salmon, plump shrimp, pressed tofu, or marinated tempeh.
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Sauce ingredients
- Tahini – For nutty, toasty, creamy deliciousness in your dressing.
- Substitutions: You can also use creamy cashew butter, almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter if needed.
- Fresh Ginger – You can almost always find a knob of sweet n’ spicy ginger kicking around in my fridge because it keeps well for a few weeks. Feel free to swap in ginger paste that comes in a jar or tube for convenience if you prefer.
- Garlic – Fresh is best, but I won’t tell if you swap in minced jarred garlic or garlic paste. 😉
- Rice Wine Vinegar – Lightly sweet and deliciously delicate, rice wine vinegar is one of my favorites.
- Substitutions: You can also use white wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sherry vinegar, or champagne vinegar in a pinch.
- Limes – For tart acidity. Fresh lime juice is far superior to bottled, plus I like to serve my soba chicken noodle salad with fresh lime wedges as a garnish.
- Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce – Using low-sodium soy sauce gives you greater control over how much added salt you’re getting. If you only have regular soy sauce, dilute it in a 1-to-1 ratio with water.
- Substitutions: You can also use tamari, coconut aminos, Bragg’s liquid aminos, fish sauce, worcestershire sauce, or miso paste instead.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – For an added kick of heat.
- Substitutions: Feel free to omit it, or swap in the dried chili powder of your choice. You’re also welcome to use a squeeze of sriracha or a dollop of sambal oelek instead.
- Agave Nectar – For some sweetness to balance out the salty, umami goodness in the dressing.
- Subtitutions: You can use any liquid sweetener you prefer including honey, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, or date syrup instead.
- Sesame Oil – For an added hit of toasty goodness.
- Olive Oil – To bind the tahini-ginger dressing together.
- Substitutions: You can also use any neutral-flavored oil (e.g. avocado, grapeseed, peanut) if you prefer.
Optional Variations & Dietary Adaptations
As much as we love this soba noodle salad with chicken, there is plenty of room for you to tweak it to fit your dietary needs and preferences. Here are a few variations worth considering:
- Vegetarian/Vegan – Omit the chicken. If you still want extra protein, consider a plant-based source like tofu, seitan, tempeh, or vegan “meat” products.
- Gluten-Free – While buckwheat soba noodles are naturally gluten-free, soy sauce is not. Swap in Tamari or coconut aminos for a celiac-friendly meal.
- Soy-Free – Use coconut aminos, Bragg’s liquid aminos, or gluten-free Worcestershire sauce in place of soy sauce.
- Grain-Free – Swap in konjac (“Miracle”) noodles, edamame spaghetti, heart of palm “pasta,” or glass noodles.
- Extra Spicy – Feel free to kick up the heat a notch by leaving the seeds and membranes of the jalapeño intact. You can also add more to taste, or swap in a spicier chile like serrano peppers. Feel free to drizzle your bowls with sriracha and/or add some sriracha or sambal oelek to your soba noodle sauce for even more spice.
- Other Potential Veggie Add-Ins – As I mentioned above, this recipe for chicken and soba noodles is totally customizable to whatever veggies you have on hand. Here are some other vegetables that would taste great:
- Green beans or haricots verts
- Corn
- English peas, snap peas, and/or snow peas
- Broccoli or cauliflower
- Shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
How to make soba chicken
Just four simple steps stand between you and these tahini soba noodles with chicken.
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Cook and Cool Soba Noodles – Cook the soba according to the directions on the back of the package. When the soba noodles are done, immediately drain them. Next, transfer the noodles to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once the noodles are cool, drain the soba again and set them aside.
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Meanwhile, Mix the Dressing: To the bowl of a food processor, add the tahini, ginger, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, agave, and both oils. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Then, pulse until the mixture is super smooth. Taste and adjust the sauce for seasoning.
- Toss the Salad: Add the cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, scallions, jalapeno, edamame and cilantro to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Add the cool soba noodles and toss to combine.
- Dress the Noodles: Add in 4 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to combine.
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Add Chicken: Divide the soba noodles between serving plates and top with cooked chicken, if using.
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Serve: Garnish the soba chicken with peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges and extra tahini dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Expert tips for the best soba noodles chicken
- For extremely fast prep time, buy pre-shredded carrots, jarred roasted red peppers and shelled edamame. You can either purchase a bag of pre-shredded cabbage (or cabbage/carrot coleslaw mix) or use a food processor to shred the cabbage quickly. Another option is to use a julienne peeler!
- The easiest way to peel fresh ginger is using a spoon. Seriously!
- Most of the heat of chile peppers lives in the seeds and white membranes, so remove them for a milder flavor. Be sure to either wear gloves when you’re handling them or wash your hands thoroughly before touching your face or using the restroom. You’ve been warned. 😬
- Pull the rotisserie chicken while it’s still warm, then save the carcass for making broth or stock. Waste not, want not, amirite?
- When dressing the noodles in this soba noodle and chicken recipe, start with 4 tablespoons and toss to combine. Add in more dressing, 1 tablespoon at time, until desired balance of dressing to noodles is achieved.
FAQs: frequently asked questions
What is tahini and what does tahini taste like?
Tahini is simply a paste made of puréed sesame seeds and it has a texture that is slightly thinner than peanut butter or almond butter. Most people know tahini as a distinctive ingredient used in Middle Eastern dishes such as hummus or baba ghanoush, however tahini is a versatile ingredient with tons of potential (think salad dressings or sauces).
Unlike most nut butters, tahini does not have that characteristically sweet flavor. Tahini has a delicate roasted sesame flavor and is slightly bitter and toasty in taste.
Where to buy tahini and how to store tahini?
You can find tahini in the international aisle or condiment aisle of most major grocery stores.
Tahini is a wonderful pantry staple, because it simply needs to be stored in a cool, dry place, like a cabinet or on a shelf of your pantry. Since tahini will separate as it settles, always make sure you give it a few really good stirs before using!
Are soba noodles good for you?
“Good for you” is a subjective term, and I’m not a certified nutrition expert. That said, they’re mostly whole grain, high in fiber, and have plenty of vitamins and minerals, so I feel 100% great about feeding them to my loved ones.
Which is better: soba or udon noodles?
They’re radically different, so it’s hard to qualify one as better than the other! Udon noodles are thicker and springier, and are made from wheat flour. Soba noodles are made from buckwheat, which is naturally gluten-free, and has a shape more like spaghetti. It’s also a little firmer and nuttier tasting. I personally think they’re both fabulous.
How do I make my soba noodles not soggy?
After draining your al dente soba noodles, it is considered best practice to rinse them in cool water to remove any excess starch that causes them to taste gummy or soggy. Also, don’t overcook them!
Serving peanut chicken with soba noodles
These peanut soba noodles with chicken are perfect for busy weeknights, packed lunches, picnics, and potlucks. I also love making them when it’s too darn hot to do much cooking.
As far as we’re concerned, they’re a complete meal in and of themselves. That said, they pair beautifully with refreshing cocktails like my Strawberry Basil Smash, Spicy Mango Margarita, or Blackberry Bramble!
Storing chicken with soba noodles
- Dressed peanut chicken soba noodles will keep well in a clean, covered container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- Tahini-ginger dressing will keep in a mason jar or lidded container in the fridge for up to a week.
Alright, friends! I hope you know how much you bowl me over with your support and readership. It means the world to me. Until next time, pasta la vista, babies!
Cheyanne
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How to make healthy Thai Tahini Veggie Soba Noodle Bowls recipe👇
Soba Noodles with Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Soba Noodles (about 2 bundles)
- 1 Cup Purple Cabbage – thinly sliced
- 2 large Carrots – julienned (about ¾ cup)
- 1 small Roasted Red Bell Pepper – julienned (SEE NOTES)
- ½ Cup Scallions (white and green parts) – thinly sliced
- 1 Jalapeno – seeded & minced
- 1 Cup Edamame - shelled
- 3 TBS Fresh Cilantro – roughly chopped
Tahini Dressing:
- 2 TBS Tahini
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger – peeled and sliced
- 1 clove Garlic - minced
- 1 TBS Rice Vinegar
- 1 TBS Lime Juice
- 3 TBS Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
- ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 3 TBS Agave Nectar
- 1 TBS Sesame Oil
- 1 TBS Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
Optional for Serving
- 2 Cups Cooked Chicken (rotisserie or leftover chicken)
- 1/3 Cup Peanuts
- 3 TBS Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 whole Lime - cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Soba Noodles according to instructions on the back of the package. When the soba noodles are done cooking, drain them. Then immediately transfer the noodles to a large bowl of ice water (an ice bath) to stop the cooking process. Then, drain the soba again and set the noodles aside.
- Meanwhile, Prepare the Dressing: Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and season with 1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt and a generous pinch of black pepper. Pulse until smooth and combined. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- For the Salad In a large bowl mix together all the salad ingredients except for the peanuts and sesame seeds. Add in the cooked and drained soba noodles. Mix to combine. Add in 4 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to combine. For heavier dressed noodles, add in more dressing, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing to combine.
- Add Chicken (optional): Divide salad between serving plates and top with cooked chicken, if using.
- Serve: Garnish the soba chicken with peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges and extra tahini dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
*Dressing will keep, covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
*Roasted red bell pepper is optional, can substitute raw red pepper.
*To roast red bell pepper:
1. Heat oven to high broil and arrange oven rack to top position. Place pepper on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
2. Broil, turning every 2-3 minutes, until charred on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total. *Nutritional information includes everything except optional chicken.
Nutrition
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Teresa
I made this once for my family who left their bowls half-full then the roomies ate the leftovers and went Crazy!!! has become a hit at several gatherings since! I really enjoy all the chopping, shelling, and broiling! It’s such a fun dish and tastes like a million bucks. Still haven’t managed to find soba noodles yet but the noodles get lotsa praise nonetheless! Thank you for this recipe.
Rebecca
This has become a summer staple in our house, it’s SO delish and easy! We use honey instead of agave, and jarred ginger and garlic to save time. And then we just whisk the dressing together in a cup. Thanks for the great recipe!
Cheyanne
Hi Rebecca,
I’m so thrilled this recipe has become a warm-weather staple in your house!! And, I’m happy to hear you were able to customize it and take some easy shortcuts to make it your own! Thank you for coming back and letting me know how everything went over! 🙂 Cheers!
Cricket
The dressing was yums!
Cheyanne
Hi Cricket! I’m absolutely thrilled you loved it!!! Cheers!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Technology is a double edged sword in my opinion Chey. I love it and hate it at the same time sometimes! Now, these bowls? Total love! Love the sweet and spicy combo. Perfect for summer for lunch or dinner. The dressing sounds absolutely tasty!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
Every time I google something I ask myself what I would have done 15 years ago when I needed that information. Technology, while irritating at times, is so amazing! I have vague memories of learning to use a card catalog and thinking it was all very confusing so I’m glad the internet came about before I went to college :). As for these noodle bowls, I freaking LOVE tahini so I need to make these ASAP!
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four
Oh yes, thank goodness for Google!! It answers ALL! I can’t even imagine life without…nor can I imagine life without your delicious recipes! This bowl looks freakin awesome!! Love the Asian twist you put on this…thai food gets me like <3 <3
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
Haha, I am so thankful for the people who made the Internet too! They are wayyyy smarter than me, that’s for sure (all of that technical stuff is over my head!!) lol. OMG girl you NAILED it on these photos! Absolute perfection! And such a tasty recipe too!! 😀 <3 Love you! XOXO
Kevin | Keviniscooking
Aren’t we lucky to live in the now? I mean, Google and the other uber cool programs like Photoshop, apps and things we take for granted now… I mean I can look up lyrics to a song and not sing it wrong anymore! Speaking of, have you seen the app Star Walk> Just hold it up to the sky and it tells you EVERYTHING, galaxies, planets, stars, even orbiting satellites!
As for this bowl of noodles and fresh goodies, it’s a visual meal and I bet it tastes just as good as it looks. Slurp-tastic, love it!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
I seriously have NO clue what we did before Google. I feel like we would call our closest Trivial Pursuit and Jeopardy-loving friends and hope they had the answer, LOL! These bowls look soooo yummy! Love all the rainbow colors in there!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
Seriously, Google solves everything! I can’t think of how many times I stand in the grocery story and look something up on google. I want these beautiful, fresh and colorful veggie soba noodle bowls for lunch. I love how many fresh ingredients you packed into these bowls!
Kelly
Haha I have no idea what we did before Google and think I rely on it way too much sometimes 😉 Love these gorgeous bowls! Soba noodles are one of my favorites especially when they are loaded with so many goodies!
Megan – The Emotional Baker
The Internet has pros and cons (but mainly pros!) especially when it gives me the ability to see this gorgeous bowl 😉 can’t wait to recreate it at home!
Claudia | The Brick kitchen
I actually can’t imagine a world without google – or the internet, for that matter. Or phones, really. Crazy! We literally have information constantly at our fingertips – a lot of false information, too. Our generation is nowhere near as good at using libraries as our parents! Love this salad too – so light and colourful. Hope you are having a lovely week! x
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
Gosh – it’s amazing how easy it is to access info now. No more lugging around heavy library books (dewey decimal system!) – you’re now just a click away from whatever you want (good or bad). But the best part of the internet is connecting with like minded people – like other bloggers, Cheyanne! So thanks to the internet I get to see what you’re cooking up each week – like this awesome noodle bowl!
My Dish is Bomb
I often ask myself the same question! It’s pretty wild to think what things were like before Google. I remember starting to use it when I was 9 or 10 years old. Before that we used dictionaries and encyclopedias! It’s kind of too bad that encyclopedias are pretty much useless nowadays. Love this bright, healthy salad! Pinning 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
I’m always on the hunt for healthier lunch choices, and this recipe is calling to me.
Anu – My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
I love noodles and rice dishes! This one looks mouthwatering good, Cheyanne! I could eat this dish all day I love quick and easy noodle dishes.Your photos are just gorgeous and I wish I had a big bowl of these right now! YUMMY!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
The internet is so great! I also love being able to google things or get directions right from my phone when I am out and about somewhere! Life is so much easier! This noodle bowls look amazing. I love all of those great goodies you have in there!
Adina
This is exactly what I’d like for lunch today, Cheyanne. It looks so good!!!
Harriet Emily
Yum yum yum! I love healthy noodle bowls like this so much! These look so delicious Cheyanne, and I love all of the tasty flavours they have! The ginger tahini dressings sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try these!
Meghan | Fox and Briar
I ask myself that very same question all the time! Actually I was just remembering how when I was a kid my mom used to say “That’s a good question, let’s go to the library and look that up”. But you are right, we didn’t constantly look up every little thing all the time. I feel like not having google BEFORE we knew about it was ok, but it would be unbearable if we suddenly lost the ability to use it now that we know it exists. Right?? Shudder. Let me stop scaring myself and just tell you – Girl. These. Bowls. OMG! These bowls are everything I want in life, especially when it gets hot this summer. Must eat all the noodles. Pinning!
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
I have no idea what I did before Google, but it’s something I actually think about frequently. Any little odd thought that may come into my head (and there are a lot), I Google.
So now about this noodle bowl – I LOVE soba noodles! I frequently eat them for lunch, just cold with simple dipping sauce. It’s quick, easy, and totally delicious. I’m actually working on a spring version now 😉 And yours….. A…MAZ…ING! I’m loving the explosion of colors, varying textures, and the incredible flavors you’ve got going on here! And that dressing sounds fantastic!
kushi
I love thai food. This recipe is loaded with full of flavors and looks gorgeous!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness
Haha.. I remember a time without google. But as a teacher, I am very thankful for google. Plagiarism has nothing on google :p
This noodle bowl looks AMAZING!! I have never tried a noodle bowl before, but I am definitely craving one after seeing your photos 🙂
Deb@glutenfreefarina
That dressing sounds scrumptious. And love soba noodles. And, funny. I forgot about Ask Jeeves! Seems like a lifetime ago. Amazing how our world has so changed since the Internet. Before the Internet, I was so completely impressed by people that held all this useless information in their heads and could spit it out on demand. Now we all can do it. Thanks for a great post!!
linda // the baker who kerns
I seriously have NO IDEA what we did before google. We went to the LIBRARY?!?!? WHAT IS THAT? Haha anyways I absolutely love these soba noodle bowls! I have been going through a serious bowl phase where all I am seem to eat are bowls nowadays! I definitely want to try out soba noodles and that ginger tahini dressing!? TOTAL win in my book!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice
Oh man, I don’t think I could live without Google! I remember the days of using AOL…am I dating myself? But who would’ve thought the internet would’ve progressed like this! These noodle bowls look AMAZING, Cheyanne! I’m in love the the thai flavor. And eating food in bowls just seems to taste even better. Pinned, of course! Hope you had a great Monday!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
Seriously, kids these days do NOT know how lucky they are! Also, how am I so old?!?! I didn’t get my first cell phone until I was in University and it was a flip phone! Lol. These noodle bowls are packed full of so many good things — and so many awesome flavors!
mira
Yeah, I don’t know what we were gonna do without Google now, but I do remember old times and it is just easier with it! This is such a gorgeous salad ! Can’t wait to try it! Love the flavors and colors!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Another gorgeous bowl, Cheyanne! So much goodness going on and I love soba noodles! I think we just did a lot of “wondering” before google. Now when I say “I wonder … “, my husband gets on his phone and finds the answer for me. Before google, we just made up our own answers, I think 🙂
Cheyanne Bany
I totally agree, we did A LOT of wondering before google… or at least I did, because I’m curious about all the things! So nice of your husband to be your personal google-looker-uper! 😉 Keeper! Thanks so much for the kind comment, Jennifer! Cheers!
Rahul @ samosastreet.com
me too , I am like a googholic… haha.. . cant live without google. .Cheyanne your dish always look beautiful, the colors are incredible and the flavor sounds perfect.. I have never tried soba noodles so when I pick some up I will have to try your recipe 🙂
Cheyanne Bany
Nothing wrong with being a google-aholic! Lol!! Thanks so much for the kind comment, Rahul! Cheers!
Rachel @ Bakerita
Google really is so insane! I was pretty young when the Internet because a thing and definitely still remember Ask Jeeves, but I remember talking to my mom about doing research papers and being horrified she would have to sit and look books to find things, hahah! About these GORGEOUS bowls though – I’m so wishing I had everything to make one for dinner because it looks and sounds so amazing. Pinning all over the place and totally trying soon.
Cheyanne Bany
Lol, I’m not young, so I painfully remember allllllll the books and research! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment and pin, chicka! Cheers!
Sarah
Such a stunning and healthy looking salad!
Cheyanne Bany
Thank you, Sarah! Cheers!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Ha! great question! What did we do before google?! soba noodles are my fave! this bowl looks fabulous and love the ginger tahini dressing looks amazing!
Cheyanne Bany
Right?! Thanks so much for the comment love, Alice! Cheers!!
Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com
ha – ask jeeves! i remember using that all time and thinking it was genius! thanks for the walk down memory lane. now on to that bowl…looks fantastic. all the flavors i love and you always have such yummy dressings. love! and pinned!
Cheyanne Bany
I remember thinking ask Jeeves needed to have more answers, despite the concept being fantastic! 🙂 Lol. Thank you so much for the comment and pin, Cathy!! Cheers!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
That’s so funny – we were looking at Venus last week while walking the beach on vacation 🙂 It is strange to think something that seems like a star is actually a planet that’s really close by (well, by comparison).
Also strange to think about those encyclopedia look-ups and library days when we were younger – and the immediacy we have nowadays. Love that instant gratification 🙂
Speaking of which, this dinner is instant gratification and some serious deliciousness at that! I have been loving on some soba noodles recently, and love that this is a complete meal! And that ginger tahini dressing sounds scrumptious!
Cheyanne Bany
Venus huh?? I’m totally going to have to google that! 😉 Walking on the beach and looking up at a planet and stars sounds preeeetty fabulous!! Thank you so much for the comment, Kathryn! Cheers, dear! <3
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
Hey girl — cannot even tell you HOW GOOD this looks to me. Jon and I just got back from birthday shopping (his) and lunch at Panera. It’s SNOWING cats and dogs here. (Works for rain anyway.) We have like 4″ on the ground and still coming down. Cannot even believe it. So much for spring. So anyway, I had a Thai wonton broth bowl at Panera and it was so good, but your creation here looks infinitely better. More colorful, more delicious STUFF. Loving these noodles and all these incredible toppings, AND the dressing! Love ginger so much. Yeah, so what did we do without google? I have no idea my friend, I have been thinking about this for some time. I am thinking we knew a lot less but we had more time for things other than electronics. I know I am addicted to google and technology. I love it, but I’m addicted. Question: does Boy call you Hazel or is it Fur baby whose name is Hazel? Just nosy. (me.) Thank you for this wonderful bowlful recipe that has greatly improved my spring snowy day. Cheers my friend! XO
Cheyanne Bany
I hope Jon had a very happy birthday! Shopping and eating is always a good way to spend a special day… minus all the snow! I haven’t been to Panera in forever, but that broth bowl sounds good! We most definitely had more time before the internet and google, but we also didn’t have a convenient way to access information, so I guess it’s a trade off… huh? Thanks so much for the comment love, doll! Cheers to you! xoxo
P.S. Boy calls me Hazel because my eyes are hazel. And you weren’t the only person to ask that! 😉 <3
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
haha yeahhhh I totally remember learning the dewey decimal system in elementary school! (possibly even later than that?? I can’t remember). I also remember having to login in on our dial up internet in like 8th grade … too funny!! These bowls are soooo right up my alley! I love soba noodles but haven’t used them in the longest time. And that tahini dressing??? Sign me up!!
Cheyanne Bany
OMG, the dewey decimal system! Your bringing it way back! And I TOTALLY remember dial up!! That sound will forever be embedded in my brain! Ha! Thanks so much for the comment love, Ashley! Cheers, girlfriend!
Manali @ CookWithManali
Ooo these noodles sound amazing, especially with that dressing! Now can you pass me the bowl please Cheyanne?!
Cheyanne Bany
Lol, Too bad we can’t pass things through the internet yet! Hopefully one day! I know I’ll be wanting all your creations to be passed my way! 😉 Cheers, Manali and thanks for the comment!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
OOh hit send too soon – Happy Monday dear Cheyanne xo!
Cheyanne Bany
Lol! Thanks Shashi! Happy Monday back at ya, lovely! xo
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
I don’t know what I did before Google either!!! Gosh do I owe Google big time – and if not for the internet, I would never have met you and that would not be any bueno! Now, I’m gonna use the much appreciate internet to figure out the quickest way to your home because THESE BOWLS! I’m not sure why, but I LOVE different textures in my meals and these bowls are packed with a plethora of textures and flavors!
Cheyanne Bany
I totally agree! I am SO thankful for the internet for “introducing” us, Shashi!! You are welcome at the SuBourbon Country Cottage anytime! But beware, I’ll probably put you to work because you make the most creative & delicious food! I’m big into texture too, dear! Thank you so much for the sweet comment! Cheers, dear friend! <3
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
These noodle bowls are seriously stunning! I love anything and everything Thai, especially noodles. That ginger tahini dressing sounds fabulous 🙂 PInning!
Cheyanne Bany
Thank you so much for the comment and pin, Medha! Cheers, girl!
marcie
I don’t know what I did before Google (or Jeevs), and I saw Mars once and it was the coolest thing! And I want to dive right into this noodle bowl, Cheyanne! I love Thai flavors and all the gorgeous colors in here! I have a skillet pasta coming out soon that’s sort of like this but I’ve never used soba noodles. That needs to change, and I’m definitely trying this!
Cheyanne Bany
Seeing Mars is super cool, right?! I can’t wait to see your skillet pasta, Marcie! I know it’s going to be full of deliciousness, like all the things you create! You must try soba noodles, I know you would love them! Thanks for the comment, dear! Cheers!
Mir
You saw Mars?! That’s. So. COOL! And nope, you woulda never known. I remember having to look stuff up in the encyclopedia. We had like 20 volumes! So silly now that I look back.
No need to Google what to do with soba noodles, though! You solved that problem really well. LOVELY dish, Chey!
Cheyanne Bany
Mars was just a tiny red looking star, but I’m glad I’m not the only nerd who thought it was cool! 😉 I had encyclopedias too!! Thank God we don’t need to reference those anymore! Thanks so much for the comment, Mir! Cheers, girlfriend!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
How the heck have I still not tried soba noodles?! This salad is blowing my mind.
Cheyanne Bany
Whaaa? Jennifer, you MUST try soba noodles! Promise you will love them! Thanks for the comment, girlfriend! Cheers!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
Sweet and spicy noodles are a win here! Love everything about this bowl. You can never go wrong with a dinner in less than 30 minutes.
Cheyanne Bany
Thank you so much, Jen! Cheers, girlfriend! 🙂
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
Thank goodness for google so I can look up all sorts of stupid info about stupid stuff that takes up space in my mind, ultimately pushing out the important stuff that I should keep in my brain. These bowls thou are delicious looking and I need to make them ASAP so I can eat them all! Wish I had all the ingredients at home right now so I could make them for lunch but I don’t. Going to store tomorrow 😉
Cheyanne Bany
Lol, so true… my brain is a huge storage unit for insignificant knowledge. Oh well. 😉 Thanks so much for the comment, sweets! Cheers! <3
Amanda
I hate when I catch myself looking up trivial things on Google. Sometimes when I watch a tv show I’ll see an actor who seems vaguely familiar, but I’m just not sure. So then I’ll find myself looking up the show and who that person is. Why do I care? It’s not like I’m going to be on Jeapordy and this might help me.
This noodle bowl has so many awesome complimentary flavors going on. Soba noodles are the bomb and this dressing looks fab! And I love the spicy hit from the jalapeño. Have a grand week!
Cheyanne Bany
I totally look up actors to see where I recognize them from while I’m watching a show or movie. I’m not ashamed! Bring on all the arbitrary knowledge. Lol. Thanks so much for the comment, Amanda! Cheers!
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is
Haha, love the Ask Jeeves reference! What a great throwback. This dish is stunning – your photos are beautiful and make me want to just dive right in! Love the Thai flavors, I’m sure the ginger tahini dressing is the perfect way to soak up those noodles and veggies – delicious, as always!
Cheyanne Bany
Glad I’m not the only one who remembers asking Jeeves! 😉 Thank so much for the sweet comment, Michelle! Your the best! Cheers!! <3
demeter | beaming baker
You know, life was just sad before Google. Let’s admit it. I mean, hello, microfiche? Is that too old school? Have I embarrassed myself? Haha. Loved the story. Wait, so you’re saying you really wouldn’t drive to the library at 10PM? What???? lol.
Well, as you’re thanking the Internet and all the people who made it possible, let me thank you for enriching the content on said internet with your amazeballs veggie soba noodle salad. Love that this one is nice and chilled. Plus, ginger-tahini dressing? Girl, stop! But don’t, cuz… YUM. Pinning so hard!
Can’t wait til Thursday. Have a great week, Sweet Pea! <3
Cheyanne Bany
Hahaha! Microfiche!! Not too old school… or maybe I’m just old? 😉 We can be embarrassed together! I’m toe-ts thanking the internet for bringing you into my life, Demeter! Now we just need the internet to come up with a way to transport ourselves! I’ll be over at your house on the daily… stealing all your magically delicious treats! Thanks so much for the comment and pin, girlfriend! Cheers, lil’ muffin! xoxo
P.s. LOVE that you said Pinning so hard! hahahahah!!
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cotted
Delicious! I love everything in this dish. Honestly I eat a lot of lunch and dinner food for breakfast and I wish I had a bowl of this in front of me for breakfast right now! I can’t recall what I did without google, probably asked my friends and family a lot of questions and if they didn’t have the answer I was out of luck, lol. Take care.
Cheyanne Bany
I totally had this for breakfast the next day, Stacey – unconventional, but so good! 😉 I still bombard my family with random questions, despite the internet! 😉 Ha. Thanks for the comment, friend! Cheers!
annie@ciaochowbambina
I always pour my coffee before sitting down to read your posts! I love how you look at things, Cheyanne! You give me things to think about! 🙂 This is a perfect meal! Lunch, dinner, leftovers for breakfast – not that there’d be any leftovers! So bright and delicious, as usual! Your photos keep tricking me into thinking I can grab a fork and start eating! Gorgeous! Have a great day! xoxo
Cheyanne Bany
I sit with my iced coffee and savor reading your blog, Annie! <3 Thank you so much for the sweet comment, dear friend! Cheers to you and a fabulous day! xoxo
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
Google and cell phones! How quickly our worlds have changed just in the past couple of years! Now about this noodle bowl….Yum! I love it all! Especially the dressing that brings everything together!
Cheyanne Bany
So true, our lives have changed from all the technology! Thanks so much for the comment, Kathy! Cheers!! 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Kick arse is right Cheyanne! And sweet AND spicy is my fave! Love all the flavors going on in this bowl and the fact that it can all be prepared under thirty minutes! Apparently the weather back around where I live is cold, wet and a little snowy, so these bowls would be a breath of fresh spring air to combat the lousy weather blues! But since i’m in sunny Florida I can enjoy the lovely weather here for a few more days! Have a great week!
Cheyanne Bany
Yay for sweet and spicy, right?! So glad you are on vacation so you can avoid all the nasty weather back home, Mary Ann! I hope you guys have a fabulous time in FL!! Thanks for the kind comment, friend! Cheers!
Dawn at Girl Heart Food
I know…can’t imagine what it was like before google! In our home, we have the pad right on the coffee table and we regularly use it looking up random factoids or if we are watching a show and think ‘what other show did such and such actor play in’ we can look it up. These noodle bowls look delicious and that ginger tahini dressing sounds fantastic. Loving this trend with the whole ‘bowl’ thing. Could eat this every single day 🙂
Cheyanne Bany
Hahaha! We are constantly going, “what was he/she in?!” and googling it while watching a movie or TV! Small things we would never know without the internet. 😉 Thanks for the comment, Dawn! Cheers!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
Thank goodness for google and the interwebs because I don’t know how I would function without them and they brought me these delicious noodle bowls! I’m with you on soba bowls and spring and I actually just made some last week when we had some warmer weather. I’m totally digging that tahini dressing and i’m putting that deliciousness up in there next time! Cheers!
Cheyanne Bany
Yahhhs, the interwebs, girlfriend! Aside from delivering the answers to arbitrary questions, they also brought me YOU! And I’m SO thankful for our friendship, Rachelle! Thanks for the comment love, chicka! Cheers! <3
Ben Maclain
Lies, Chey, lies! You wouldn’t have got to the library. I bet it doesn’t work at 10 p.m. And do you have the library at all around your bourbon country?:) But I got you point, and basically I agree with it. However, sometimes I don’t like Google when it comes to some culinary questions. For example, you’ve got an awesome idea, and you want to Google it just to be sure you’ve been the first one to come up with it. And you know what? In 99,87 you’l get an answer: sorry, you aren’t the genius (apparently, there are 2 millions such smart people). That sucks. But I definitely don’t need Google to find delicious recipes – I know I can always find fabulous things like this noodle bowl on this blog! Well done, Chey!
Cheyanne Bany
Hahaha. We do have a library, Ben!! Although it’s probably not open at 10 pm! I totally google a recipe idea every time I think I’ve come up with something genius, and your right, 99.999% of the time it’s been done before. BUT it’s pretty dang difficult to re-create the wheel! 😉 Thanks for the comment, buddy! Cheers!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
I also would like to thank the Internet for so many things, starting with this Monday morning delicious look at these SCRUMPTIOUS soba noodle bowls, which I would like to eat for breakfast right this minute! Sadly I am stuck with my hard boiled egg and broccoli at the moment – but this is getting Pinned and made as soon as I can collect all the gorgeous springtime ingredients!! Happy happy Monday, my friend! xo
Cheyanne Bany
I’m totally thanking the internet for my friendship with you, Kate!! Thank you so much for the sweet comment and pin, dear! Cheers to you and a fabulous Monday! xo
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I was only saying to my husband at the weekend what did we do before Google. It’s like things like “who old is that person” or “what’s the name of that song”. How were we able to sleep without knowing these answers?
I don’t think you could have fit any more veggies in this bowl and it looks epic. That dressing as well….YUM!
Cheyanne Bany
Lol, I google the same stuff, Dannii! I have no clue how we slept at night before google. 😉 Thanks for the comment love, girlfriend! Cheers!