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Sesame Noodle Salad with Edamame

This cold noodle salad is a little different from the usual fare and kids who like Asian-style food at restaurants usually go crazy for it. The sesame dressing is made from things already in your pantry, and the edamame adds protein so they're not hungry again by 1 p.m. Make a big batch Monday and y
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked spaghetti or lo mein noodles cooled
  • 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame thawed
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  2. Combine cooled noodles, edamame, and shredded carrots in a large bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, then portion into lunchbox containers.
  5. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor — it gets better as it sits.