Salmon Soba with Ginger Citrus Dressing

Fresh, bright and beautifully balanced, this salmon soba bowl is a light yet satisfying meal. Tender roasted salmon is paired with nutty soba noodles and crisp vegetables, then finished with a fragrant ginger citrus dressing that brings everything together.

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets
• 200 g soba noodles
• 100 g green beans, trimmed
• 1 small shallot, very finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the ginger citrus dressing

• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast for 10–12 minutes until just cooked through and still tender.
2. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the soba noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and rinse briefly under cool water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
3. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and refresh under cold water.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger and sesame oil until well combined.
5. To assemble, divide the soba noodles between serving bowls. Add the green beans and sliced shallot, then place pieces of warm salmon on top.
6. Spoon the ginger citrus dressing over the bowl and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.