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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

JapaneseSaladNo-CookVeganHigh ProteinDairy-FreeEgg-Free

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 cloves 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 cloves 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.

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