Cold Salmon Noodle Salad
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🥗 Recipe Category: Asian
🍜 Keywords: Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Description:
This Cold Salmon Noodle Salad is a refreshing delight perfect for those warm summer days. Not only does it keep the kitchen cool with its stove-top salmon cooking method, but it bursts with vibrant colors and a bounty of healthful ingredients. Although it comes together quickly, remember to plan ahead, as the noodles need time to chill before serving.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 125g | Salmon fillets |
| 2 | Fish sauce |
| 3 | Sugar |
| 4 | Limes |
| 3 | Red chili |
| 1-2 | Toasted sesame seeds |
| 2 | Handfuls of fresh mint |
| – | Fresh coriander |
| – | Vegetable oil |
| – | Salt and pepper, to taste |
Instructions
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🍲 Prepare Noodles:
- Bring a deep pan of water to a boil.
- Slide in the rice noodles and turn off the heat.
- Cover and let sit for 4-6 minutes until tender.
- Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
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🌿 Prepare Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix fish sauce and sugar.
- Squeeze the juice from two limes into the bowl.
- Chop the red chili and add to the dressing.
- Adjust spiciness by removing or leaving in the chili seeds.
- Toss in a handful each of chopped mint and coriander.
- Pour the dressing over the cooked noodles, gently tossing to coat evenly.
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❄️ Chill:
- Place the salad in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour.
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🐟 Prepare Salmon:
- Rub the salmon fillets with a touch of vegetable oil.
- Grill in a pan on the stove or bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until cooked to your liking.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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🍽️ Assemble:
- Allow the salmon to cool slightly to room temperature.
- Serve the chilled noodles on plates.
- Top with the cooked salmon fillets.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, fresh lime wedges, and additional herbs if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 757.6
- Fat: 18.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 165.4mg
- Sodium: 2416.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 77.6g
- Fiber: 6.1g
- Sugar: 12.3g
- Protein: 70.5g
Cook’s Tips:
- For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds over the salad just before serving.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, deseed the red chili before adding it to the dressing.
- This salad is excellent for meal prep! Make a batch ahead of time for quick and satisfying lunches or dinners throughout the week.
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful Cold Salmon Noodle Salad as a light meal or a refreshing side dish during those hot summer days! 🌞🥢
