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Teriyaki Albacore Salad with Somen Noodles

by Shawn Stanchfield

A refreshing Asian-inspired salad topped with tender grilled albacore tuna marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Chilled somen noodles and crisp salad ingredients are lightly coated in a creamy soy-sesame dressing, creating a satisfying combination of bright, savory, sweet, and umami flavors. Best served with a chilled glass of Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay.

Fact Sheet
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour simmering, 1-2 hours marinating
Total Time
2-3 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Servings
4
Pair With
Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

Primary aromas of pear, white peach, and apricot fill the nose. Secondary aromas of honey and Crème Brule follow. On the palate this wine expresses minerality and a vibrant acidity. Sweet, well integrated oak does not overpower this light fruit-forward Chardonnay.

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Ingredients

Salad Dressing (yields 1 quart)

  • 32 ounces Best Food Mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces sugar
  • 4 ounces Kikoman Soy Sauce
  • 3 drops sesame oil
  • white pepper to taste
  • water approximately 4 ounces add to proper consistency
  • somen noodles (Asian noodles)

Teriyaki Marinade Sauce

  • 16 oz. soy sauce
  • 16 oz. sugar
  • 16 oz. water
  • Handful Ginger, thinly sliced (leave peel on ginger)

Directions

Salad Dressing

1. Combine all ingredients(except noodles)until smooth and creamy. Add the water last.
2. Add only enough water to get the proper consistency of your salad dressing. Don’t use too much sesame oil for it will over power the flavor of the dressing.
3. Add your favorite salad ingredients
4. Cook the somen noodles approximately 5 minutes in boiling water.
5. Rinse the noodles with cold water and add to the salad.
6. Toss salad with dressing to lightly cover. There will be excess dressing.
7. Set aside.

Teriyaki Marinade Sauce

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Simmer for about 1 hour.
3. Let marinate cool completely.
4. Marinate four 6 oz. Albacore Tuna filets for one to two hours in the teriyaki sauce.
5. Grill and serve on top of the salad with somen noodles.

The salad dressing and teriyaki sauce can be made days in advance. The somen noodles can also be made in advance. When you’re ready to use the somen noodles run under cold water. This prevents the noodles from sticking.

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