Edamame Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Edamame Bean Salad is the perfect go-to dish for a light yet satisfying meal or side. Featuring protein-rich shelled edamame, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad is a colorful medley of textures. A tangy Asian-inspired dressing made with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and a hint of honey ties it all together, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and gluten-free salad is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled dishes. Serve it chilled to let the flavors shine in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Edamame beans (shelled)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the edamame beans according to the package instructions (typically boiling for 3-5 minutes). Drain and let them cool completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces. Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled edamame beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1140 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2938 mg | 63% | |
*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.
