Teriyaki Salmon Soba Noodle Salad (Printable)

Marinated salmon with buckwheat noodles, crisp vegetables, and zesty 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 & 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

# How to make it:

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 - Prepare soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking process. Set aside.
03 - Julienne the carrot, thinly slice the bell pepper and cucumber into matchsticks, and finely slice the spring onions.
04 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, chili flakes, and lime juice in a small bowl until fully combined.
05 - Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade, reserving the liquid. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until just cooked through.
06 - Pour reserved marinade into the pan and simmer for 1 minute, spooning the glaze over the salmon. 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 serving plates. Top with glazed salmon pieces, remaining sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cold noodles against warm glazed salmon creates this incredible temperature contrast that wakes up your whole mouth
  • You can prep everything in advance and just sear the salmon when you are ready to eat
  • The dressing works on literally anything else in your fridge for the rest of the week
02 -
  • Rinse your soba noodles under cold water immediately after draining or they will stick together forever
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing salmon or you will end up steaming instead of caramelizing
  • Let the salmon rest before flaking or it will fall apart in sad dry pieces instead of nice chunks
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding them to the salad
  • Use a fish spatula to flip the salmon so it does not break apart on you

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