Teriyaki Salmon Soba Noodle Salad (Printable)
Glazed salmon meets refreshing buckwheat noodles with crisp vegetables and zesty sesame dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 & 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 (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 (optional)
22 - Juice of 1 lime
# Steps:
01 - In a shallow dish, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. 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 water to stop cooking process. Set aside.
03 - Julienne the carrot, slice the bell pepper and cucumber into thin strips, and finely slice the spring onions.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, chili flakes, and lime juice until smooth and emulsified.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade and reserve the marinade. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until just cooked through.
06 - Add reserved marinade to the pan and simmer for 1 minute, spooning the sauce over salmon to create a glossy glaze. Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes.
07 - Flake salmon into large chunks. In a large bowl, combine soba noodles, vegetables, edamame, and half the sesame seeds. Add dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
08 - Divide salad among plates. Top with glazed salmon chunks. Scatter remaining sesame seeds and cilantro leaves over each serving. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm caramelized salmon and chilled, crunchy vegetables makes every bite exciting
- It comes together faster than delivery but tastes like you spent hours planning
02 -
- Do not skip rinsing the soba noodles under cold water, it is the secret to keeping them from clumping together
- The pan must be properly hot before adding the salmon so you get that caramelized exterior instead of steamed fish
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and golden, it transforms their flavor completely
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sizes so every forkful has the same balance of flavors and textures