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!
Equipment
Ingredients
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.
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.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 24g
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.