Creamy Noodle Salad
SeafoodThis noodle salad is dedicated to all you pasta salad fans out there. It's a colorful feast for the eyes, love at first sight and bite. With lots of options for substitutions, it's destined to be a favorite in your book of summer eats to revisit all year round.
Ingredients
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1/4 c.
mayonnaise, preferably Kewpie
- 2 tbsp.
Sriracha
-
Zest of 1/2 lime (optional)
- 1 tbsp.
rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp.
granulated sugar
- 1
clove garlic, grated
-
1" piece ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
FOR THE SALAD
- 4 oz.
soba noodles
-
Toasted sesame oil
- 1
small head broccoli, cut into 1" florets (about 2 c.)
- 2
cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp.
hoisin sauce
-
Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
- 1 tbsp.
sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
- 2
medium carrots, grated (about 1 1/4 c.)
- 1 c.
shredded red cabbage
- 3/4 c.
edamame, blanched
- 1
green onion, thinly sliced, for serving
- 2 tbsp.
freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Description
- Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Step 2In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook noodles according to package directions until just short of al dente (3 to 4 minutes if using soba noodles). Drain immediately. Add noodles and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the dressing bowl and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
- Step 3Cook broccoli: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon sesame oil and garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and toss with hoisin sauce, lime juice, and sesame until evenly coated.
- Step 4To bowl with noodles, add carrots, cabbage, edamame, and broccoli and toss until well combined.
- Step 5Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and more sesame seeds before serving.
This noodle salad is dedicated to all you pasta salad fans out there. It's a colorful feast for the eyes, love at first sight and bite. With lots of o...
This noodle salad is dedicated to all you pasta salad fans out there. It's a colorful feast for the eyes, love at first sight and bite. With lots of o...
This noodle salad is dedicated to all you pasta salad fans out there. It's a colorful feast for the eyes, love at first sight and bite. With lots of o...
This noodle salad is dedicated to all you pasta salad fans out there. It's a colorful feast for the eyes, love at first sight and bite. With lots of o...