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Tuna Miso Soba Noodles Recipe

This simple cold noodle dish is my go-to dinner for the kids. I think they would be happy eating this every night of the week. It’s a great one to pack in lunchboxes too! Packed with protein and nutrients, my Tuna Miso Soba Noodles are perfect for satisfying even the pickiest eaters in your family. The recipe features tender soba noodles topped with delicate flakes of canned tuna, fresh spinach leaves, and sweet corn with a creamy miso dressing. You can swap out the corn and spinach for any veggies your family prefers.

Can you make Tuna Miso Soba Noodles ahead of time?

Tuna Miso Soba Noodles can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Not suitable to freeze.

Are Tuna Miso Soba Noodles suitable for leftovers?

Tuna Miso Soba Noodles can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Not suitable to freeze.

 

Tuna Miso Soba Noodles Recipe

Tuna Miso Soba Noodles

Author: Nicole
5 from 2 votes
“This is great for summer lunchboxes!!”
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This Tuna Miso Soba Noodles is a delightful, family-friendly cold salad featuring canned tuna, mayonnaise, corn kernels and other veggies. The dressing is made from a mixture of miso paste (a flavour bomb!), tamari, brown sugar and rice wine vinegar and the flavour is incredible. Just 5 minutes of prep, then combine all the ingredients in a bowl and serve sprinkled with sesame seeds and some pickled ginger.
Prep 5 minutes
Total 5 minutes
Servings: 2

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Ingredients

  • 250 g (9 oz) soba noodles
  • 400 g (14 oz) canned tuna, drained (reserve the oil)
  • 60 g (⅓ cup) whole-egg mayonnaise
  • 100 g (3½ oz) canned corn kernels, rinsed and drained
  • 2 Lebanese (short) cucumbers, sliced
  • 100 g (3½ oz) frozen edamame beans, thawed
  • 90 g (3 oz) julienned carrot
  • 75 g (2½ oz) shredded red cabbage
  • 1 avocado sliced
MISO DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste (white or red)
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
TO SERVE
  • 1 tablespoon pickled ginger
  • 1 teaspoon mixed black and white sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Cook the soba noodles as per the packet instructions (ensure you run them under cold water; this is a cold salad).
  • Combine all the other ingredients in a large bowl, including the oil from the can of tuna. Mix well, then add the cooked soba noodles.
  • Serve.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Tuna Miso Soba Noodles
Amount per Serving
Calories
1196
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
45
g
69
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
2887
mg
126
%
Potassium
 
2233
mg
64
%
Carbohydrates
 
142
g
47
%
Fiber
 
14
g
58
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
70
g
140
%
Vitamin A
 
8564
IU
171
%
Vitamin C
 
44
mg
53
%
Calcium
 
250
mg
25
%
Iron
 
11
mg
61
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe notes

MAKE AHEAD

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Not suitable to freeze.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Not suitable to freeze.

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Course entrees, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired, Japanese