Teriyaki Salmon Soba Noodle Salad (Print View)
Glazed salmon over chilled buckwheat noodles with crisp vegetables and sesame dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon & Marinade
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each, skinless)
02 - 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Soba Noodle Salad
08 - 9 oz dried soba noodles
09 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
10 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 cucumber, seeded and sliced into thin matchsticks
12 - 3 spring onions, finely sliced
13 - 3.5 oz edamame beans, shelled (thawed if frozen)
14 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
15 - Small bunch cilantro leaves
→ Sesame Dressing
16 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
19 - 1 tsp honey
20 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
21 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
22 - Juice of 1 lime
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a shallow dish. Add salmon fillets, turning to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Prepare soba noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to halt cooking. Set aside.
03 - Julienne the carrot into thin strips. Slice the bell pepper and cucumber into thin matchsticks. Finely slice the spring onions.
04 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, chili flakes, and lime juice in a small bowl. Whisk until fully emulsified.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade, reserving the liquid. Sear salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side until just cooked through.
06 - Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer for 1 minute, spooning the glaze over the salmon. Remove from heat and let salmon rest for 3 minutes.
07 - Flake salmon into large chunks. In a large bowl, combine noodles, prepared vegetables, edamame, and half the sesame seeds. Add dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
08 - Divide salad among serving plates. Arrange glazed salmon on top. Garnish with remaining sesame seeds and cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The hot-cold contrast between glazed salmon and chilled noodles hits different when you need something substantial but not heavy
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but looks like you put way more thought into it
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- Don't marinate the salmon for longer than 30 minutes or the acid will start breaking down the texture
- Rinse those soba noodles under cold water until they're completely cool or they'll keep cooking and turn into a gummy mess
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- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, shaking constantly, until fragrant—about 30 seconds
- Let the salmon rest for those full 3 minutes before flaking, otherwise it'll fall apart into tiny bits