Sesame-Soy Edamame Pasta Salad: A Refreshingly Easy Delight
A deliciously simple salad featuring the vibrant flavors of sesame and soy, combined with tender edamame and pasta for a refreshing dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and shelled edamame.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and edamame, then toss to coat.
- Add the chopped green onions and sesame seeds, mixing well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg