Quick and Easy Summer Somen

The best thing about Somen noodles are that they seem to go with anything, especially summer.  When it is hot and you can’t manage to get hot food to seem appetizing, try this for a quick, easy and healthy meal.

Cook up a bundle of somen noodles for each person, using the directions on the pack (usually boil them in plenty of water for about 3-4 minutes then rinse them in cold water until they are cool).

On top of this pile of noodles arrange your favourite salad including “cold” vegetables like tomatoes and cucumber.  Add some grilled tofu lumps on the side and you are ready to go.  Choose some dressing – as you can see I couldn’t decide between Kewpie mayonnaise and yuzu dressing.  But whatever you like, it will be easy, delicious and on the table in about 15 minutes.