Sesame Ginger Soba Steak Salad
Sesame Ginger Soba Steak Salad combines tender grilled flank steak with soba noodles, crisp vegetables, toasted sesame seeds, and a bold sesame ginger dressing. This fresh Asian-inspired main course is packed with flavor and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Large bowl
- pot
- Shallow baking dish
- Whisk
Ingredients
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 carrot peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced and divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
- 8 oz soba noodles
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl.
- Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil until smooth.
- Transfer one-third of the dressing to a shallow baking dish.
- Add the flank steak.
- Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Place the noodles in a large bowl.
- Add the carrot, cucumber, half of the green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the remaining dressing over the noodles.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Grill for about 5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Rest the steak for 5 minutes.
- Slice thinly against the grain.
- Arrange the noodle salad on serving plates.
- Top with the sliced steak.
- Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil.
- Garnish with the remaining green onions.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Marinate the steak for a little longer if time allows to deepen the sesame and ginger flavors. Rinse the cooked soba noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking. Slice the steak thinly against the grain to keep every bite tender and juicy. This salad is delicious served warm or chilled, making it an excellent meal-prep recipe.Wine Advice
A chilled Dry Riesling complements the ginger, sesame, and soy flavors beautifully. If you prefer red wine, a light Pinot Noir pairs wonderfully with the grilled flank steak.Nutrition values
Calories: 550 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 820 mg | Sugar: 10 g