Harusame Salad
Enjoy a refreshing harusame salad! This light, crunchy dish features glass noodles, crisp veggies, and a tangy Japanese-style dressing that both kids and adults will love!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this salad:

How To Make Harusame Salad: STEP BY STEP
Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!

Step 1
Boil the harusame noodles then drain and set aside.

Step 2
Thinly slice the cucumber and carrot.

Step 3
Mix the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to make the dressing.

Step 4
Combine the noodles and vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.

Plate the salad, add extra dressing or sesame seeds if you like, and enjoy!

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Harusame Salad

Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cook the harusame noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Thinly slice the cucumber and carrot.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
- Toss the Salad: In a bowl, combine the cooked noodles, cucumber, carrot, and toasted sesame seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the harusame noodles thoroughly after boiling to prevent the salad from becoming watery. If the noodles are too long, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- You can start by pouring half of the dressing, then taste it, and add more if needed to suit your preference.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and make it extra refreshing.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

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