Heart-Healthy Edamame Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Edamame Salad is a perfect way to nourish your body while satisfying your taste buds. Featuring protein-packed shelled edamame, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad bursts with color and flavor in every bite. A drizzle of tangy lemon vinaigrette, made with heart-friendly extra virgin olive oil, ties it all together, while fresh parsley adds a burst of herbaceous freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, a light lunch, or as the star side dish for your next gathering. Whether you're looking for a high-protein, plant-based dish or a healthy way to add more veggies to your routine, this edamame salad is a nutritious and delicious choice! Keywords: heart-healthy salad, edamame recipes, refreshing side dish, protein-packed salad, plant-based meal, quick and easy salad recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add the shelled edamame. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Seed and dice the red bell pepper and add to the mixture.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, juice the lemon and remove any seeds. Whisk in the extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1228 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2542 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.
