Edamame-Peanut Noodle Salad

This easy meal is filled with tons of color, texture, and flavor. It makes a great quick lunch or a perfect cool dinner using few simple ingredients.

Prep Time: 10 mins   Cook Time: 15 mins   Total Time: 25 mins   Serves: 4 

Perfect For: Lunch, Dinner

Here’s what you’ll need: 

For the Noodle Salad:

• 4 servings of soba or brown rice noodles, uncooked
• 2 cups PlantVita Edamame, (shelled)
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
• 1 mango, thinly sliced
• 1 batch peanut sauce (see below)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

For the Peanut Sauce:

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice/apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Water, as needed to thin

Let’s get cooking: 

For the Noodle Salad:

1. Prepare the noodles according to the instructions on the package. Rinse the noodles in cold water to cool, then place them in a large bowl.
2. Add the edamame, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and mango, and toss with the peanut sauce.
3. Transfer to plates and top with the green onions and peanuts.

For the Peanut Sauce:

1. Stir all the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.