Teriyaki Salmon Soba Noodle Salad (Printable version)
Glazed teriyaki salmon with buckwheat noodles and crisp vegetables in tangy 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 and thawed if frozen
14 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds, black or white, toasted
15 - Small bunch cilantro, leaves only
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a shallow dish. Add salmon fillets, turning to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking process. Set aside in colander.
03 - Julienne the carrot into thin strips. Slice bell pepper and cucumber into thin matchsticks. Finely slice spring onions. Keep vegetables separated until assembly.
04 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, chili flakes, and lime juice in small bowl until fully combined and smooth.
05 - Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade, reserving liquid. Sear salmon 3 to 4 minutes per side until just cooked through and caramelized.
06 - Add reserved marinade to pan and simmer 1 minute, spooning glaze over salmon continuously. Remove from heat and let rest 3 minutes before flaking into large chunks.
07 - Combine noodles, prepared vegetables, edamame, and half the sesame seeds in large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently until evenly coated.
08 - Divide salad among serving plates. Top with glazed salmon chunks. Scatter remaining sesame seeds and cilantro leaves over each portion. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The teriyaki glaze turns into sticky, finger-licking goodness that you'll want to drizzle over everything
- It's one of those rare dinners that feels fancy enough for guests but comes together in under 40 minutes
02 -
- Don't skip rinsing the soba noodles under cold water, it removes excess starch and prevents clumping
- The reserved marinade must simmer for a full minute to be safe, as it's been in contact with raw fish
03 -
- Pat the salmon completely dry before searing for better browning
- Invest in a good vegetable peeler for quick julienne cuts on carrots and cucumber