If you’re craving something light yet satisfying, sashimi salad with soba noodles checks every box. It’s a refreshing mix of clean flavors, vibrant colors, and nourishing ingredients that come together in one beautiful bowl. Perfect for warm days or when you want a meal that’s both healthy and exciting, this dish delivers on taste without weighing you down.
At the heart of this salad is sashimi-grade fish. Tuna and salmon are classic picks, but yellowtail or even scallops can work just as well. The key is using the freshest fish you can find. Slice it thinly so it pairs well with the delicate textures of the noodles and greens.
Soba noodles, made from buckwheat, add a nutty flavor and a slightly chewy texture. They’re quick to cook and can be served chilled or at room temperature. After boiling, rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking and remove excess starch. This helps them stay light and separate in the salad.
Now for the greens. A mix of crisp romaine, baby spinach, or arugula works nicely. Add julienned cucumbers, thinly sliced radishes, avocado slices, and shredded carrots for extra crunch and color. You can also throw in some edamame or seaweed salad for even more variety and flavor.
What ties everything together is the dressing. A simple soy-sesame vinaigrette made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, a touch of honey, and grated ginger gives the dish a tangy, slightly sweet punch. Drizzle it generously over the salad and noodles, then toss gently to combine.
Top everything with the sliced sashimi, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and perhaps some chopped scallions or a squeeze of lime. For a little heat, add a dab of wasabi or a few slices of chili.
This sashimi salad with soba noodles is everything a modern meal should be, simple, nourishing, and full of clean flavors. It’s ideal for lunch or dinner when you want something beautiful, balanced, and fast to make.

Ingredients
- 8 ounces sashimi-grade fish thinly sliced, such as tuna or salmon
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1/4 cup Green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup mint chopped
- 1/4 cup basil chopped
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/4 cup peanuts optional, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, salad greens, cucumber, carrot, green onions, cilantro, mint, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Pour the dressing over the noodle and salad mixture and toss to coat.
- Divide the salad among serving plates and top with the sliced sashimi.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, if desired, and serve with lime wedges.
Just okay. Soba noodles were a bit slippery, and I didn’t have cilantro sooo I used parsley instead. Not the same.
Delicious! Made it for a summer BBQ and everyone loved it. So colorful and healthy!
This was a total hit! The flavors are amazing together. My family loved it! ❤️
OK, but isn’t this just fancy sushi? I’m not convinced it’s a salad. 3 stars.
ehhh, i thought this would be too complicated. turned out great tho. 4.
This recipe was AMAZING! I love the flavors and fresh ingredients. Definitely a keeper!
I totally agree! This salad was a breath of fresh air. The balance of flavors is just perfect! Will definitely be making it again.
Looks good, but I’m not a fan of raw fish. Can it be made with cooked fish instead? 🤔
Delicious! Also, forgot to add the peanuts but didn’t even miss them.
I’ve made this salad a few times, and it’s always great! Peanuts are nice, but they aren’t necessary. Glad you enjoyed it!
Really? No peanuts? I think that’s like a crime against Sashimi Salad! lol. But hey, if it tastes good without them, who am I to judge?
Not as fancy as it looks in the pic, but still really good. Love the peanuts!
This recipe is a total winner! The mint and basil give it such a kick. Will be making it again!
I made this last night and it looked so pretty on the plate, my guests loved it!
Can you use regular pasta instead of soba? I can’t find those anywhere!
Way too many herbs for me. Cilantro and mint together usually tastes like toothpaste, no offense. I’d cut it in half next time.
Totally fair—herbs can be a lot. I usually do cilantro + mint heavy only if I’m using a milder base, but halving them sounds like the move. Thanks for the tip!
Y’all, it did not taste good. My fish was fishy and the sauce was too sour. Won’t be trying this again.
Sorry to hear that! Maybe the fish wasn’t fresh? Sashimi should be tasty, but sometimes it can go wrong. Did you try using different fish or adjusting the dressing?
Isn’t soba noodles made from wheat? I thought they were gluten-free? 🤔
This is such a fresh, light combo—love the soba + herbs + lime. The dressing tasted balanced and the honey cut the sharpness nicely.
I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The dressing was too strong.
I don’t think honey belongs in savory dishes. Can’t recommend it. 🤷♂️
Who puts honey in salad? Seems kinda weird. Not for me. 🥴
The ingredients seem way too fancy for a simple salad. I dont have half these herbs. Just regular greens should work.
Fancy ingredients? I dont know. Just mix whatever you have, it’ll still taste good! Just make sure that fish is fresh, or else 🤢.
I totally get what you mean! Not everyone has a full herb garden at home. I think just using regular greens would be fine. Maybe add a bit of lemon for some zing?
No way I’m eating raw fish. This dish is not for me.
This was amazing! The sashimi was so fresh. Definitely a 5/5!
Easy to make! I just mixed everything and it worked out fine!
I made something similar once and the honey + lime balance was weird to me at first, but now I love it. Dressing step was easy—would do again.
Absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing together.
Looks good, but I ain’t never tried sashimi. Is it really that great?
I totally agree! This salad is a flavor explosion! 😋
Really simple and quick to make, but I think it needed more crunch. Maybe add some croutons next time?
I dunno, croutons in a salad with fish? Sounds kinda weird to me. But hey, if you like it, go for it!
Croutons sound great! I love that extra crunch too. Maybe some toasted nuts would be good as well!
Can I use pasta instead of soba noodles? I don’t even know what that is!
You can use pasta, but it won’t taste the same. Soba has a unique flavor! Maybe try it if you’re curious.
Very nice! My family enjoyed it, which is rare with salads. Will make again for sure.
I added more ginger than the recipe said, tased amazing!
More ginger sounds great! It really adds a nice kick to the dish. I might try that next time!
This is such a refreshing salad! Loved how the flavors combined. Will definitely make it again!
This salad was so fresh and delicious! I can’t get enough of the flavors. Will definitely make again!