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Chilled Soba Noodle Salad with Edamame & Sesame Dressing
Buckwheat soba noodles, organic edamame, shredded carrots, and cucumber in savory toasted sesame dressing.
Japanese buckwheat soba noodles are naturally rich in plant protein and minerals. Paired with protein-packed edamame, crisp Persian cucumbers, and sweet carrots in a nutty toasted sesame vinaigrette, this is the ultimate refreshing desk lunch.
PREP TIME15 min
COOK TIME8 min
BATCH YIELD4 Meals
SHELF LIFE5 Days
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Recipe Ingredients
Interactive Sunday ChecklistSoba & Fresh Produce
Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette
Step-by-Step Batch Method
6 Chef Steps- 1
Boil soba noodles for 5 to 6 minutes in unsalted water until tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water for 1 minute.
- 2
In a small measuring jar, whisk toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari, maple syrup, and fresh ginger.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine cooled soba noodles, steamed edamame, cucumber ribbons, carrots, and green onions.
- 4
Pour sesame vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss with chopsticks or tongs.
- 5
Portion into four meal prep containers and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- 6
Cover and chill up to 5 days.
👨🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish
- Cold rinse is mandatory: soba noodles must be washed in cold water to remove gummy surface starch.
- Gluten-free note: check label to ensure 100% pure buckwheat soba if avoiding gluten.
- Protein boost: add shelled hemp seeds or sliced hard-boiled eggs for an extra 8g protein.
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