Clean Eating Edamame Salad
Brighten up your day with this Clean Eating Edamame Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed recipe that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring tender edamame, crisp red bell peppers, crunchy shredded carrots, and finely shredded red cabbage, this salad delivers a rainbow of fresh flavors and textures in every bite. Tossed in a zesty sesame-lime dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet. Gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegan diets, it's a quick and easy meal prep option that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or colorful addition to any potluck, this edamame salad will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled edamame (frozen)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove minced garlic
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Drain the edamame and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, shredded red cabbage, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Add the cooked and cooled edamame to the large bowl of vegetables.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top for garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 646 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2554 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
