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Soba noodle salad

From the video “Easy Soba Salad Recipe for Busy Weeknights” by Just One Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Just One Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~40 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$2.97*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$14.03* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
9

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$5.94*for the batch in the video
~$2.97*per serving

You save about ~$14.03* per serving (83% less*) than ordering it out — ~$28.06* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario noodle bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: toasted white sesame seeds

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving457 kcal · 23% of 2,000
Fat28 g36%
Saturated fat3.5 g18%
Sodium1,382 mg60%
Carbohydrate50 g18%
Fiber0.8 g3%
Total sugars27 gno daily value
Added sugars26 g52%
Protein7.4 g15%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+9 of 20
  • Fiber+3 of 20
  • Saturated fat−8 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−20 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 7 of 8 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: 2.2 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: cilantro, toasted white sesame seeds. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • pot
  • colander
  • large glass bowl
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Just One Cookbook’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Soba noodle salad

What makes Just One Cookbook's Soba noodle salad recipe and technique special?

Just One Cookbook's take on Soba noodle salad focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Soba noodle salad at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Soba noodle salad recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Soba noodle salad ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Soba noodle salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Just One Cookbook's Soba noodle salad?

This recipe utilizes approximately 9 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Soba noodle salad?

The official cooking video by Just One Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.