Somen Noodle Salad

A refreshing and light Japanese-inspired salad featuring thin somen noodles tossed with colorful vegetables and a savory sesame dressing.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

425

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.57

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

8ozSomen Noodles(Dried somen noodles)

£1.50

1Cucumber(Thinly sliced)

£0.80

1Carrot(Julienned or shredded)

£0.20

1Red Bell Pepper(Thinly sliced)

£0.90

2Green Onions(Thinly sliced)

£0.50

0.5cupEdamame(Shelled)

£1.20

3tablespoonsSesame Oil(Toasted sesame oil)

£0.40

3tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium)

£0.15

2tablespoonsRice Vinegar(Unseasoned)

£0.10

1tablespoonHoney(Optional, for sweetness)

£0.15

1teaspoonGinger(Grated fresh ginger)

£0.10

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.05

1tablespoonSesame Seeds(Toasted, for garnish)

£0.25

Total Cost

£6.30

£1.57 per serving

The Method

1
Cook the somen noodles according to package directions. Usually, this involves boiling them in water for a few minutes until tender, then rinsing them thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
2
Drain the noodles well and set aside.
3
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber, julienne or shred the carrot, slice the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the green onions.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (if using), grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and drained somen noodles, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and edamame.
6
Pour the sesame dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
7
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

425 kcal / 1778 kJ

Carbs

53g

20% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

14g

28% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

11 g

12% of RDA

Sodium

950 mg

41% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a small amount of chili garlic sauce.

You can customize the vegetables to your liking. Other good additions include bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, or snow peas.

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The noodles may absorb some of the dressing over time, so you might want to add a little more dressing before serving.

For a more substantial meal, add grilled tofu, chicken, or shrimp.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Colander

Whisk

Wine Pairings

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