Cold soba noodle salad with edamame and sesame dressing
A cool, nutty noodle salad with crunchy veg and a tangy sesame dressing. Good for lunchboxes and hot days.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.98 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the soba noodles in plenty of water according to the packet, usually 4 to 5 minutes. Add the edamame for the last 2 minutes.
4 min 30 s - 2
Drain and rinse under cold running water, tossing until the noodles are cool and no longer sticky.
- 3
Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and lime juice in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- 4
Add the noodles, edamame, cucumber, carrot and spring onions. Toss well.
- 5
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until golden, then scatter over to serve.
2 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.