Cold Vegetable And Noodle Salad With Ponzu Dressing

Name: Cold Vegetable And Noodle Salad With Ponzu Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the ponzu:; 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari (I used a reduced sodium version); 1/4 cup bonito; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet sake); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; one 2-inch piece kombu; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; For the noodle salad:; 8 ounces udon noodles; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon yellow miso; 12 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 ears corn; 1 cup cooked edamame; 1 small head Savoy cabbage, cut into small ribbons, rinsed, and dried; 1 cucumber, roughly chopped; 3 scallions, green parts only, chopped; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, or more to taste; Lime wedges, for serving; Basil and mint, torn, for serving

Servings: persons

For the ponzu:
1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari (I used a reduced sodium version)
1/4 cup bonito
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet sake)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
one 2-inch piece kombu
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the noodle salad:
8 ounces udon noodles
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon yellow miso
12 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ears corn
1 cup cooked edamame
1 small head Savoy cabbage, cut into small ribbons, rinsed, and dried
1 cucumber, roughly chopped
3 scallions, green parts only, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, or more to taste
Lime wedges, for serving
Basil and mint, torn, for serving

1
Combine all of the ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan and mix to distribute.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from the heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
3
Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the ponzu into a small bowl. Let cool completely.
4
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, making sure to rinse them well under cold running water once they have finished cooking. Spread the noodles out onto a clean cloth to let them dry, then add to a bowl with the toasted sesame oil and toss to coat. This should prevent the noodles from forming large clumps. Put into the refrigerator to cool.
5
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0 F. To a small bowl, add the miso to 4 tablespoons of the ponzu. Whisk well to incorporate the miso and get rid of most of the clumps (some are okay).
6
Add the cubed tofu to a medium bowl and pour 3 tablespoons of the ponzu and miso mixture over top, stirring so that all of the tofu is evenly coated.
7
While the tofu marinates, cut the kernels off the ears of the corn, trying to get as much from the cob as possible. Corn juice is okay. Add the corn to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of ponzu-miso dressing.
8
Spread the tofu onto a baking sheet and the corn onto another. Bake for about 15 minutes, stirring after 10, until the tofu has golden, crisp edges and the corn is cooked and starting to brown. If you'd like your corn more charred, leave it in for longer. Let the tofu and corn cool completely on their baking sheets.
9
In a large serving bowl, pile in the noodles, tofu, corn, edamame, cabbage, and cucumber. Pour in the rest of the ponzu-reserving a little bit if you'd like to dress the salads more at the table-and toss so that everything is mixed and coated. Top with scallions and toasted sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges and torn herbs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the ponzu:, 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari (I used a reduced sodium version), 1/4 cup bonito, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Cold Vegetable And Noodle Salad With Ponzu Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!