Edamame Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Edamame Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing! Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light yet satisfying lunch, this recipe combines protein-packed edamame pasta with a medley of fresh, colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and red onion. The creamy, zesty tahini dressing, infused with garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup, ties everything together with a luscious, nutty flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this dish is a plant-based, gluten-free delight that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for a refreshing twist and enjoy a salad that’s as nourishing as it is crave-worthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Edamame pasta (dry)
- 1 cup Shelled edamame (cooked)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 cup Carrot (shredded)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp Tahini
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the edamame pasta according to the package instructions, typically 6–8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add a bit more water if you desire a thinner consistency.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, shelled edamame, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
Pour the tahini dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a little more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 277 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1039 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 4024.6 mg | 22359% | |
| Potassium | 1563 mg | 33% | |
*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.
