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Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

Chilled soba noodles in a rich sesame-tahini dressing with crunchy vegetables and edamame. A refreshing no-cook dinner for warm evenings.

20 min

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Soba Noodles
  • 1 ½ cups Frozen Shelled Edamame
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 whole English Cucumber
  • 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage
  • 3 tbsp Tahini
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 3 whole Green Onions

Instructions

  1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Cook edamame according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Whisk together tahini, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
  3. Toss cold noodles with the dressing until evenly coated.
  4. Add edamame, carrots, cucumber, and cabbage. Toss to combine.
  5. Serve topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories450 kcal
Protein20g
Carbs60g
Fat18g
Fiber10g
Sodium600mg
Sugar5g
Cold Sesame Noodle Salad — EasyVgn