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Edamame and Rice Noodle Salad

A light, refreshing, and nutritious salad made with rice noodles, edamame, and a tangy Asian-inspired dressing. Perfect as a main or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 200g rice noodles
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (cooked)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, and lime juice to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss well to combine.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
  6. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving or serve immediately.

Notes

  • Can be served cold or at room temperature.
  • For extra protein, add grilled tofu or shredded chicken.
  • Gluten-free soy sauce can be used to make it gluten-free.

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Keywords: edamame salad, rice noodle salad, vegan salad, Asian noodle salad, healthy lunch