Name: Soba Noodle Salad
Yield: 6

Soba Noodle Salad Recipe that’s loaded with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy sweet chili dressing that’s seriously hard to stop eating.

Author’s Notes

AKA Bang Bang Chicken Salad!

Out of all the chicken recipes I shared last year, Bang Bang Chicken was the standout for me. I loved it so much that I turned it into Bang Bang Chicken Skewers, and those blew up on social and were another recipe on repeat at my house.

So, of course, I had to take those same flavors and turn them into this soba noodle salad recipe. And honestly…it might be my new favorite. If this is in my fridge, I’m sneaking a few bites every time I walk by. It’s that good!

The dressing is reliable, the veggies add the best crunch, and the noodles soak everything up just right. This one’s a must try, and I can’t wait to hear what you think!

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the dressing, peanuts, cabbage, fried onions, carrots, noodles, chicken, pepper, and cilantro.

Ingredients In Soba Noodle Salad Recipe

Ingredient Group	Helpful Tip
Chicken	Use cooked, shredded chicken. Rotisserie or shredded chicken works great!
Soba noodles	Rinse well under cold water after cooking to stop the cooking and keep them from sticking.
Crunchy veggies	Slice everything thin so it mixes evenly and stays straightforward to eat in every bite.
Fresh herbs	Cilantro or basil both work. Add more to taste right before serving for the best flavor.
Creamy sweet chili dressing	Whisk until smooth and taste before adding to the salad so you can adjust heat or sweetness.

All the dressing ingredients for this soba noodle salad recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the sriracha, mayo, honey, sweet chili, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and lime.

How To Make My Soba Noodle Salad Recipe

Make the dressing: Whisk until smooth and keep nearby.
Prep the chicken: Shred and keep nearby.
Prep the veggies: Slice into thin, even pieces.
Cook the noodles: Boil until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Assemble: Toss everything with dressing until coated, add toppings, and serve cold or at room temp.

The simple dressing ingredients whisked together in a bowl.

What To Use Instead Of Soba Noodles

If you don’t have soba noodles on hand, thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta is the best swap for this recipe.

Other workable options:

Rice noodles: Light and neutral. Use thin or medium-width.
Ramen noodles: Skip the seasoning packets.
Whole wheat spaghetti: Sturdy and holds the dressing well.

Quick Tip

Rinse any noodles under cold water after cooking so they stay cool and don’t clump.

The soba noodle salad recipe all added into a bowl and dressed with the satisfying dressing.

Storage

This soba noodle salad recipe is best enjoyed the same day but will keep for 1 to 3 days. For longer storage, keep the salad and dressing separate in airtight containers in the fridge and toss together just before serving.