Sesame Soba Noodle Salad

Mighty soba should be known as the Japanese longevity noodle
This Japanese recipe has noodles that are full of a potent antioxidant.
With this easy salad, feel free to slurp these noodles noisily,
in Japan, it's considered polite (plus, it'll cool them down).

Ingredients:
8 oz soba noodles
1 c frozen shelled edamame
1 1/2 c shredded carrots
1 1/2 c thinly sliced scallion
1/2 c chopped fresh mint
1 large orange
2 Tbsp white miso
3 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:
Fill a 6-quart saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
Add noodles and edamame and cook for 6 minutes.
Empty into a colander and rinse well with cold water.
Drain and place in a serving bowl.
Stir in carrots, scallion, and mint; toss gently and set aside.
Grate orange to produce a half teaspoon fine zest.
Juice orange to produce 3 tablespoons liquid.
Place zest and juice in a small bowl
and whisk in remaining ingredients.
Pour dressing over noodle mixture.
Toss gently and refrigerate for 30 minutes
to allow flavors to blend.
Serve cold or at room temperature.