Watermelon Basil Salad with Edamame Pasta

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 package (4oz) of The Only Bean Edamame Pasta or Soybean Pasta
• 3 cups diced watermelon
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
• 1 cup feta crumbles
• 1/2  lime, zested 
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups pickled watermelon rinds
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 1 – Combine rice vinegar, water, ginger, garlic, sugar, salt, and sesame oil and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Pickle watermelon rinds for 24 hour
• Step 2 – Cook 1/2 pack (4oz) of The Only Bean pasta according to directions on the package.
• Step 3 – In a large bowl, combine noodles with diced watermelon, red onions, basil, feta crumbles, olive oil, and pickled watermelon rinds. Toss together to mix well.
• Step 4 – Garnish with lime zest and serve.