Best 4 Cold Noodle Salad With Ponzu Sauce Recipes

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Cold noodle salad with ponzu sauce is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. This dish is made with soba noodles, which are thin, buckwheat noodles that have a nutty flavor. The noodles are cooked and then chilled, and then they are tossed with a ponzu sauce. Ponzu sauce is a Japanese citrus-based sauce that is made with soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and katsuobushi (bonito flakes). The sauce is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the soba noodles. Cold noodle salad with ponzu sauce can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It is also a great dish to pack for lunch.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY COLD PASTA SALAD



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Great for brunch, luncheons, or whatever. Easy and quick to make. I find that this salad is always popular at get-togethers and usually disappears rather quickly...

Provided by Minnie K

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
2 cucumbers, chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
¾ cup pitted black olives, sliced
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool by running cold water over the pasta in a colander set in the sink.
  • Combine cooked and cooled pasta with the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 608.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

COLD NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 42m

Yield 6 (1/2 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup julienne cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fresh scallions
1/2 cup julienne red bell pepper
1/2 cup julienne carrots
3/4 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms (about 6 medium caps)
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked udon noodles

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumber, scallions, and red bell pepper in a medium bowl and refrigerate.
  • In a medium non-stick saute pan, lightly cook carrots and mushrooms in a medium pan with the sesame seeds, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time. Continue to cook until carrots and mushrooms are tender. Cool. Add to cucumber mixture and keep refrigerated.
  • Combine all ingredients for dressing and mix well. Toss with vegetables and noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 5 grams

COLD NOODLE SALAD WITH PONZU SAUCE



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_(Hiyashi Udon) Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Andoh's book_ An American Taste of Japan. Andoh also shared some helpful tips exclusively with Epicurious, which we've added at the bottom of the page.

Provided by Elizabeth Andoh

Categories     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Lemon     Lime     Chive     Soy Sauce     Simmer     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 portions

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup Sanuki Sea Stock
3 tablespoons soy sauce (see Tips, below)
1 tablespoon sugar
2, 3, or 5-gram packet bonito flakes (katsuobushi; see Tips, below)
2 tablespoons lemon and/or lime juice
1 recipe fresh udon noodles or 8 to 10 ounces dried or semidried udon noodles , cooked and chilled
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, freshly toasted (see Tips, below)
8 to 10 fresh chives, snipped, or 2 to 3 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Make the ponzu sauce:
  • Place the stock, soy sauce, and sugar in a small saucepan and heat slowly until small bubbles appear around the rim. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the bonito flakes. Wait 2 minutes, then add the lemon and/or lime juice. Strain the mixture through a fine-woven muslin cloth- or coffee filter-lined colander. Chill the sauce for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate up to several days.
  • Assemble the salad:
  • If the cooked noodles seem sticky or pasty, quickly rinse in cold water and drain well. Divide them among 4 shallow serving bowls. Garnish the noodles with sesame seeds and chives or scallions. Serve the chilled ponzu sauce on the side to drizzle on and toss in just before eating.

COLD NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
8 oz leftover cooked lo mein noodles from BBQ Beef Stir Fry, recipe follows
2 cups leftover stir fry vegetables from BBQ Beef Stir Fry
2 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoons cilantro chopped
1 (1 1/2-pound) beef chuck steak, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 carrots, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
2 stalks celery, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger root
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 (16-ounce) package lo mein noodles, cooked according to package directions
1/4 soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and cider vinegar.
  • In a large bowl toss together cooked lo mein noodles, leftover stir fry vegetables, scallions and cilantro. Toss with dressing until all the noodles are well coated.
  • Stir-Fry: In a wok or large skillet over high heat add the canola oil. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
  • To the same pan the beef was cooked in, add the carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, and broccoli and stir-fry until slightly tender but not soft, about 3 minutes. Remove half the vegetables and reserve for the online round 2 recipe: Cold Noodle Salad. Add the beef back to the skillet along with half of the hoisin sauce, and toss to coat the beef. Reserve half of the lo mein noodles for the round 2 recipe: Cold Noodle Salad. Arrange the remaining half of the lo mein noodles on a serving platter and top with the beef stir-fry.
  • Hoisin Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients until well blended. Add half to the stir-fry and save the remaining half for the next time you make a stir-fry. The extra hoisin sauce will last up to 2 weeks in a sealed container stored in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of noodles for different textures and flavors. Soba, udon, and ramen noodles are all great options.
  • Blanch the noodles before using them to remove excess starch and make them more firm.
  • Make the ponzu sauce ahead of time so that the flavors can meld together.
  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the salad.
  • Top the salad with a protein of your choice, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Cold noodle salad with ponzu sauce is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. With its light and tangy dressing, variety of textures, and fresh vegetables, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this cold noodle salad a try.

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