Sōmen Salad

Sōmen Salad is a refreshing Japanese dish featuring thin wheat noodles, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light dinner, this Paleo-friendly version replaces traditional ingredients with wholesome alternatives while maintaining authentic flavors.

Ingredients

• Sōmen noodles (or zucchini noodles for Paleo) - 200g
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the Sōmen noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, carrot, sliced red bell pepper, radishes, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, and honey (if using) until well combined.
4. Add the cooked noodles to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Season with salt to taste and sprinkle with black sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, aiding digestion.

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