Japanese noodle salad

This Japanese noodle salad is the perfect low carb, healthy lunch or dinner recipe.

This vibrant Japanese noodle salad is bulked out with grated carrot and cucumber, so you can cut down on the amount of noodles. If you like, you can add some extra protein by topping it with grilled chicken, prawns or tofu.

Ingredients (serves 2)

100g soba noodles

2tbsp light soy sauce

2.5cm root ginger, peeled and grated

1tbsp runny honey

1tbsp chilli sauce (optional)

2tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 carrots, peeled and grated

4 spring onions, thinly sliced

½ cucumber, grated

Method

Cook the noodles in boiling water according to manufacturer’s instructions, drain and set aside.

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, ginger, honey, chilli sauce (if using), coriander and garlic to combine.

Transfer the noodles to a bowl along with the carrots, spring onions and cucumber. Pour over the sauce and toss all of the ingredients together to combine, making sure everything is well coated. Divide between two bowls and serve. 

Recipe courtesy of Hungry Healthy Happy by Dannii Martin (£20 Jacqui Small)