Recipes Cuisine Asian Japanese 7 Colorful and Crisp Japanese Salads By Rai Mincey Published on February 18, 2021 Close Photo: Buckwheat Queen Japanese salads utilize garden-fresh vegetables at the peak of flavor along with light proteins and bright acids to create intensely delicious flavors. Cook up a cold noodle salad with matchstick cucumbers and chili flakes or try out tofu dressed with a rice wine dressing. Each option is vibrant, healthy, and customizable. Try one of these seven Japanese salad recipes for a balanced meal. 01 of 07 Shrimp and Soba Noodle Salad View Recipe Buckwheat Queen This copycat recipe combines soba noodles, snow peas, shrimp, fresh ginger, and miso paste for a textural triumph. All of these fresh, bright ingredients come together to make a meal in just 25 minutes. 02 of 07 Japanese Cucumber Sunomo View Recipe The perfect make-ahead salad that's brimming with vibrant sweetness and tang. Simply toss cucumbers with vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and sugar then let sit for an hour before serving. 03 of 07 Kombu Seaweed Salad View Recipe Eat This refreshing salad is crisp, flavorful, and healthy. "This was amazing!' says home cook Sjperkins. "I added some crushed red pepper because we like the little bit of heat." 04 of 07 Hiyashi Chuka Noodles View Recipe A cold noodle salad packed with protein and wholesome flavors. Sliced ham, eggs, and cucumbers are topped with a sweet, vinegary soy sauce mixture then garnished with thin nori strips. 05 of 07 Japanese Tofu Salad View Recipe BethLind A vegan tofu salad that perfectly blends sharp and mellow ingredients. Cubed tofu is tossed with garlic, red onion, and sesame oil then dressed with a rice wine-based sauce. 06 of 07 Japanese-Style Cabbage Salad View Recipe Raio De Luz Bring brilliant color to the table when you make this easy cabbage salad. Green onions and slivered almonds join purple cabbage to create a perfectly seasoned side dish. 07 of 07 Japanese Soba Noodle Salad View Recipe LauraF A heavy dose of lime juice and mirin give this noodle salad a succulent, tangy appeal that's created in just 30 minutes. Add sprouts, green onion, or cilantro for a fresh pop of color. See our entire collection of Japanese Recipes here Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit