Edamame Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Edamame Salad is a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect as a light side or a satisfying snack. Boasting tender edamame, crisp red bell peppers, crunchy carrots, juicy cucumbers, and the bite of red onion, this salad is a celebration of texture and taste. Tossed with a tangy sesame-soy dressing and finished with the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds, it offers an irresistible balance of savory, sweet, and umami. This nutrient-rich recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an easy go-to for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor, or let it marinate for a couple of hours to allow the ingredients to shine. Perfect for those seeking a high-protein, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free option, this Edamame Salad is a must-try for anyone looking to infuse their meals with wholesome, Asian-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Frozen edamame (shelled)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to boil over high heat. Add the frozen shelled edamame and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
Drain the edamame and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Chop the red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and red onion into small bite-sized pieces.
Place the edamame, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to combine.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad. Toss again to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 429 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 574 mg | 12% | |
*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.
