Green Papaya Salad on Soba Noodles

This colorful, refreshing soba noodle salad topped with green papaya and dressed in Thai chile dressing is a unique recipe that'll be a hit.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 36 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 (8 ounce) packages dried soba noodles
• 1 cup Thai chile dressing, or to taste, divided
• ½ green papaya, cut into matchsticks
• 1 cup chopped string beans
• 7 yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds, divided
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 dash sriracha sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles; cook in the boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Pour 1/2 cup chile dressing over noodles; mix thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Combine green papaya, green onions, string beans, cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, cilantro, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour in remaining 1/2 cup chile dressing; mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Divide noodles among serving plates. Spoon papaya mixture on top. Garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and sriracha sauce.