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Sesame Edamame Noodle Salad

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 55 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Estimated Cost: 2.25
Calories: 325
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Looking for a lunch that’s fresh, filling, and perfectly happy in a lunchbox? This Sesame Edamame Noodle Salad checks all the boxes. Tender noodles are tossed with protein-packed edamame, crisp red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and green onions, then coated in a light, savory sesame dressing. It’s colorful, crunchy, and full of flavor without leaving you feeling weighed down.

Best of all, this salad is made ahead and served cold, making it a wonderful workday lunch. No microwave, no last-minute assembly, and no sad desk lunch hiding in the refrigerator. Just grab your container and go!

Ingredients
  • For the Salad
  • 8 ounces whole-grain or soba noodles
  • 1 ½ cups shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • For the Sesame Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed
Instructions
  1. 1
    For the sesame dressing
  2. 2
    2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  3. 3
    1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  4. 4
    1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  5. 5
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  6. 6
    1 teaspoon honey
  7. 7
    1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  8. 8
    1 small garlic clove, minced
  9. 9
    1–2 tablespoons water, as needed
  10. 10
    1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled. Drain well.
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    2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, and enough water to create a light dressing.
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    3. Add the cooled noodles, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, and green onions to a large bowl.
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    4. Pour the sesame dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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    5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and give the salad one more gentle toss.
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    6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.
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    7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
    If you're packing this for lunch, make it the night before and portion it into individual containers. The flavors actually get better after a little time in the refrigerator. If the noodles soak up too much dressing overnight, add a tiny splash of rice vinegar or water before serving and give everything a quick toss.
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