Sushi-Style Soba with Seared Salmon

This Asian-inspired salmon salad makes a hearty winter lunch or a flavorsome summer picnic dish - either way, it's a satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes!

Photo: Yvonne Duivenvoorden

By Signe Langford

Serves: 4
Hands-on time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup dry shredded wood-ear mushroom
• 4 green onions, finely sliced
• 2 sheets nori, chiffonade
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated
• 2 tsp peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup peeled and coarsely grated daikon
• 2 cups cooked buckwheat soba noodles
• 1/4 tsp grape seed oil
• 11 oz boneless, skinless wild salmon fillet
• Ground white pepper, to taste

VINAIGRETTE

• Juice 1/2 orange
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp pure wasabi powder, optional
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, add all vinaigrette ingredients and whisk until well blended with no lumps remaining. Set aside.
2. Place mushroom in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until al dente, about 4 minutes; drain well.
3. In a large bowl, combine re-hydrated mushroom, onions, nori, carrot, ginger and daikon. Add noodles and half of vinaigrette, and gently toss.
4. Rub oil all over salmon and season both sides with pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high until very hot. Add salmon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on 1 side. Flip over and cook opposite side for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer salmon to a cutting board and let rest. When salmon is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-inch widthwise slices and lay on top of noodle mixture. Serve with remaining vinaigrette for dipping salmon, if desired.

Nutrients per 1 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 368, Total Fat: 8 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Omega-3s: 1,350 mg, Omega-6s: 580 mg, Carbs: 52 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 24 g, Sodium: 151 mg, Cholesterol: 43 mg

READER RECIPE TESTER
Ellen Sabari
Seattle, Washington
“The Sushi-Style Soba with Seared Salmon has all the flavor of homemade sushi with the simplicity of a pasta. I love finding new ways to include salmon in my diet, and the Asian-inspired aromas in this dish really showcased my favorite fish.
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