Udon Noodle Salad Recipes

EASY SPICY UDON COLD SALAD

Steps:

• Remove udon noodles from outer bag. Pierce inner pouch several times and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave until tender, about 90 seconds.
• Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Mix in bean sprouts, onion, carrot, mushrooms, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
• Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, lime juice, white wine, sriracha sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour dressing over the noodle mixture in the bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 4 hours.

UDON NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients with 1/4 cup water in a blender; set aside. Coat a large skillet or wok with cooking spray; heat over high heat and add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. When oil is hot, cook tofu and scallions 1 minute, then turn tofu once; cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a cutting board, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a bowl with scallions. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Stir in broccoli, edamame and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas, salt and pepper. Add noodles and vegetable mixture to tofu mixture. Toss with dressing to coat.

JAPANESE-STYLE TUNA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high, and set the wakame in a small bowl. Once the water comes to a boil, ladle or pour enough over the wakame to cover it by 2 inches; let the wakame soak for 10 minutes. Transfer the wakame to a colander to drain and cool; set aside.
• While the wakame soaks, cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk to combine the sesame oil, canola oil, rice wine vinegar, mirin, soy sauce and miso; set aside.
• In a small skillet, lightly toast the sesame seeds, if using, over medium-low heat until fragrant; set aside.
• Drain the cooked noodles in the colander, then transfer to a wide, shallow serving bowl. Add the wakame and about 3/4 of the dressing, and toss to coat. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls. Top each portion with tuna, drizzle with the remaining dressing, then sprinkle with the scallions and furikake or sesame seeds. Serve hot, cold or anywhere in between.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD WITH UDON NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine sugar, water, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar to make dressing.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook udon noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain.
• Transfer udon to a large bowl. Add cucumbers, shallot, red bell pepper, and Thai chile pepper. Pour dressing into the bowl; toss until salad is evenly coated. Let stand to marinate, at least 20 minutes, before serving.

UDON NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Dip the udon noodles in boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Drain and cool in cold water.
• Mix the noodles, green onion, celery, carrot, and coriander in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a pan to medium-high.
• Add ginger and garlic and sauté for a couple minutes.
• Be careful not to burn.
• Remove from the heat, and add in the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
• Mix well, and pour over the noodles.
• This is best served cold.