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Vegan Edamame Soba Noodle Salad

Chilled 100% buckwheat soba noodles tossed with shelled edamame, shredded carrots, and cucumber in a bright sesame-ginger dressing. Serve straight from the fridge - no cooking required once the noodles have cooled.

20 minEasyServes 4330 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz 100% buckwheat soba noodles (gluten-free if needed), cooked, rinsed cold
  • 1.5 cups shelled edamame (thawed from frozen)
  • 1 English cucumber, julienned
  • 2 medium carrot, shredded
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook 8 oz 100% buckwheat soba noodles (gluten-free if needed) according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water until completely cool; shake off excess water.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce), 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tsp pure maple syrup, 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional) until combined.

  3. 3

    Add the cooled 100% buckwheat soba noodles (gluten-free if needed), 1.5 cups shelled edamame (thawed from frozen), 1 julienned English cucumber, 2 shredded medium carrot, and 4 thinly sliced scallions to the dressing. Toss well to coat every strand.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Divide into bowls and top with 2 tsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Questions

Can I make Vegan Edamame Soba Noodle Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz 100% buckwheat soba noodles (gluten-free if needed), cooked, rinsed cold. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Vegan Edamame Soba Noodle Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Vegan Edamame Soba Noodle Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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