Cooling Edamame Rice Noodle Salad
A refreshing and satisfying noodle salad tossed with crisp fresh vegetables, protein-packed edamame, and a quick sesame dressing. It is designed to be easily prepped and packed for an overnight shift.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
Get set up
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Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Colander · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: This noodle salad can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge; the flavors will meld beautifully.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Bring a small pot of water to…
Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, submerge the brown rice noodles, and let soak for 5 to 6 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and prevent stickiness.
Look for: tender but still firm
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Combine the sesame oil
In a small jar, combine the sesame oil, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Close the lid and shake vigorously until emulsified and smooth.
Look for: emulsified and smooth
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Combine the cooled rice noodles
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice noodles, shelled edamame, shredded red cabbage, and grated carrot.
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Pour the sesame dressing over the salad…
Pour the sesame dressing over the salad and toss well with tongs to coat all components evenly.
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Transfer the noodle salad to your travel…
Transfer the noodle salad to your travel container and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Pack to enjoy cold at around 10:00 PM.
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