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 lunch boxes 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 for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
Are Tuna Miso Soba Noodles suitable for leftovers?
Tuna Miso Soba Noodles can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
Tuna Miso Soba Noodles
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 250 g (8 oz) of soba noodles
- 400 g (14 oz) canned tuna, drained
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) whole egg mayonnaise
- ½ cup (85 g) canned corn kernels, rinsed and drained
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced
- 100 g (3 oz) frozen edamame beans, thawed
- 1 cup (70 g) julienned carrot
- 1 cup (70 g) 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
- pickled ginger
- 1 teaspoon mixed black and white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook soba noodles as per packet instructions (ensure you run under cold water; this is a cold salad).
- Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl. Include the oil from the can of tuna. Mix well, and then add the cooked soba noodles.
- Serve.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: noodles, tuna, tune noodles, soba noodles
- Method: combine
Joey says:
This is great for summer lunchboxes!!
Nicole says:
Hi Joey, thanks for your lovely comment. Yes, my family also really enjoys these for lunch in hot weather. Nic x