Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Edamame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Chilled soba noodles tossed with crunchy edamame, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sesame-ginger dressing for a refreshing Asian-inspired salad. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs soba noodles, shelled edamame, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz soba noodles
• 1 cup, cooked shelled edamame
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3, sliced green onions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 5-7 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the noodles.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using until smooth and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the cooled noodles, 1 cup cooked shelled edamame, 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions to the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the salad before serving chilled or at room temperature.