Edamame Salad
This edamame salad is filled with fresh crunchy veggies, protein, and fiber to keep you full for hours on end. It’s made with fuss-free simple ingredients and covered with a bright savory dressing Asian-inspired dressing you’ll love.
Servings: 4
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled edamame - fresh or frozen
- 1 cup carrot - julienne or shredded
- 1 cup cabbage - finely shredded
- 1 cup English or Persian cucumber - diced
- 2 green onions - thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro - chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce - or tamari for GF option
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup - or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- If you are using frozen edamame beans, you'll need to defrost and cook them first. Place them in a colander and run water over them. Alternatively, you can sit the colander in a big bowl and fill it with water until the beans are submerged.
- Bring a pot of water to the boil, add the edamame, and cook for 3-5 minutes (or check package instructions). Drain and let them cool (or run cold water over them to speed the process).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked edamame, shredded carrot, shredded cabbage, diced cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing: whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, and grated ginger until well combined (see note 1).
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine. Cover the bowl and let it rest for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to melt together.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing. Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Note 1: Adjust the dressing to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add a bit more honey. If you want it tangier, add more rice vinegar. Also, check for seasoning and add more soy sauce if needed.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Sugar: 8g