Colorful Somen Salad with Fresh Vegetables
Enjoy our fresh and vibrant Somen Salad. This easy-to-make dish features somen noodles and a variety of vegetables, making it perfect for a quick summer lunch!
Looking for cold noodle dishes? Try my Cold Somen Noodles, Cold Ramen Noodle Salad, or Boiled Okra with Somen Noodles!
I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Somen Salad Recipe:
How To Make Somen Salad: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! The video and detailed ingredients and instructions are on the printable recipe card below.
Step 1
Cut the vegetables and boiled eggs for the toppings.
Step 2
Mix mentsuyu, mayonnaise, and soy sauce to make the dressing.
Step 3
Boil the somen noodles and drain them.
Step 4
Place the somen noodles on a plate, arrange the toppings, and serve with the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the somen salad and enjoy this hearty, healthy, and delicious dish!
Topping Variations
Here are some additional topping ideas you might want to try!
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Colorful Somen Salad with Fresh Vegetables
Print Pin SaveEquipment
- Medium saucepan 18cm (7 inches)
- Strainer
Ingredients
For The Toppings
- 2 Boiled Eggs
- ½ Tomato
- ½ Cucumber
- Handful Lettuce
- A little Sprouts
For The Dressing
- ½ cup Mentsuyu
- 1 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- ½ Tbsp Ground Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Toppings: Cut tomato into bite-size pieces. Cut boiled eggs in half. Shred cucumber and lettuce.
- Make the Dressing: Combine mentsuyu, mayonnaise, and ground sesame seeds in a small bottle, secure the lid, and shake to blend.
- Cook Somen Noodles: Boil plenty of water (not in the ingredients list) in a medium saucepan, add somen noodles, and cook according to the package instructions. Stir the noodles with chopsticks to separate them while cooking.
- Drain the Noodles: Drain using a strainer and quickly rinse under cold running water to cool it down.
- Serve: Place the somen noodles on a plate, arrange the toppings, and serve with the dressing.
Video
Notes
- When boiling somen, use plenty of water. This gives the noodles enough room to move freely and prevents them from sticking together.
- After boiling, immediately rinse the noodles under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. This helps achieve a firm and chewy texture.