Grilled Miso-Marinated Salmon with Soba Noodle Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Tender salmon fillets marinated in miso and grilled, served alongside a refreshing soba noodle salad with crisp vegetables and sesame dressing. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 8 oz soba noodles
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Place 4 salmon fillets in a shallow dish and coat evenly with the miso marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add 8 ounces soba noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 1 medium julienned cucumber, 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, 2 thinly sliced green onions, and 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
5. Step 5: Add the cooled soba noodles to the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Step 6: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred on the edges.
7. Step 7: Serve the grilled salmon atop the soba noodle salad immediately.