Easy Asian Sesame Noodle Salad with Edamame
A quick, light, and flavorful Asian-inspired noodle salad featuring edamame, sesame oil, and a tangy dressing, perfect for summer lunches or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti or Asian egg noodles
- 1 cup (150g) frozen shelled edamame, thawed or blanched
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional but recommended)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Optional add-ins: thinly sliced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions until just tender (7-9 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool. Drain thoroughly.
- In the same boiling water, add frozen shelled edamame and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender but still firm. Drain and rinse with cold water to chill and preserve color.
- In a bowl, whisk together toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and grated ginger. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, edamame, and sliced green onions. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly. Fold in any optional veggies if using.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. Add cilantro leaves or a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Do not overdress the noodles to avoid sogginess. Rinse noodles with cold water to stop cooking and prevent clumping. Toast sesame seeds for enhanced flavor. Salad tastes better after chilling for an hour. Use tamari for gluten-free and maple syrup for vegan versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 14
Keywords: Asian noodle salad, sesame noodle salad, edamame salad, summer lunch, easy noodle salad, vegetarian, vegan option, gluten-free option