Soba Noodle Salad with Cooked Salmon
Soba Noodle Salad with Cooked Salmon
Light and flavorful
Ingredients
- 1 soba noodles, 12 oz.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 6 ounces cucumber, seeded and julienned (about1 1/2 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned (about 1 cup)
- 5 scallions, julienned (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup soba noodle dressing
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted
- 6 fresh mint, picked
- 6 fresh cilantro, picked
- 12 ounces cooked salmon (1 1/2 cups)
- Garnish
- slices or diced ripe avocado
- Dressing
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 cup light soy sauce
- 0.5 cup rice wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup pure roasted sesame oil
Instructions
Salad
- Prepare an ice water bath; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add soba noodles, and cook until al dente according to package directions.
- Drain, and transfer to ice bath to cool quickly.
- Drain again, and place in a medium bowl.
- Drizzle with oil, tossing lightly to coat.
- Add cucumber, bell pepper, scallions, dressing, sesame seeds and herbs.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Place on a platter, garnish with cooked salmon and avocado.
Dressing
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Whisk to combine.
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