1.To make dressing; whisk ingredients in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
2.Cook noodles in a saucepan of boiling water 2 minutes or until almost tender. Add asparagus; cook a further 2 minutes or until noodles and asparagus are just tender. Drain, refresh under cold water; drain.
3.Place noodles and asparagus in a large bowl with edamame, herbs and dressing; toss gently to combine.
4.Combine prawns and oil in a medium bowl. Cook prawns on a heated grill plate (or grill or barbecue) 1½ minutes each side or until just cooked through.
5.Serve noodle salad topped with prawns; accompany with lime wedges, if you like.
Soba noodles are a low-GI japanese-style noodle made from a mixture of buckwheat and wheat, making them high in dietary fibre and protein. The sodium content is high, however, this is reduced significantly after cooking. Asparagus spears vary in thickness; if the ends are really thick, peel them from the bottom up to within 5cm (2 inches) of the tips.
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