Somen Noodle Salad With Ginger-Cilantro Dressing

Name: Somen Noodle Salad With Ginger-Cilantro Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces somen noodles; 2 small carrots, finely grated; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup chopped fresh Baby Spinach (optional); fresh cilantro stem (to garnish); lime wedge (to garnish); DRESSING; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot; 2/3 cup mild rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sesame oil, regular or 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro (NOT dried); 1/4 cup green onion, sliced; TOPPINGS; 1/4 cup dry roasted salted peanut, chopped coarsely; 1/4 cup grated toasted coconut

Servings: persons

6 ounces somen noodles
2 small carrots, finely grated
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped fresh Baby Spinach (optional)
fresh cilantro stem (to garnish)
lime wedge (to garnish)
DRESSING
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
2/3 cup mild rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil, regular or 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro (NOT dried)
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
TOPPINGS
1/4 cup dry roasted salted peanut, chopped coarsely
1/4 cup grated toasted coconut

1
Toast the peanuts and coconut and let cool.
2
Cook somen noodles according to package directions.
3
Drain, rinse under cool water and set aside.
4
Meanwhile grate the carrots and add the diced bell pepper (and chopped spinach if using) into a serving bowl.
5
Prepare the dressing by mixing the ingredients well in a blender and then toss together with the vegetables and cooked somen noodles.
6
Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
7
Stir together the peanuts and coconut. Serve salad with toppings on the side. Garnish with.
8
cilantro sprigs and lime wedges if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces somen noodles, 2 small carrots, finely grated, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced, 1 cup chopped fresh Baby Spinach (optional), and more.

Yes, Somen Noodle Salad With Ginger-Cilantro 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!