Low Carb Edamame Salad
Bright, refreshing, and perfect for health-conscious eaters, this Low Carb Edamame Salad is a flavor-packed side dish or light meal that’s bursting with vibrant colors and zesty aromas. Featuring tender edamame, crunchy cucumber, crisp red bell pepper, and fragrant cilantro, this salad delivers a delightful combination of textures in every bite. A tangy dressing made with lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic ties everything together, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a nutty finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-carb, gluten-free recipe is ideal for meal prep and can be enjoyed chilled for peak freshness. Perfect for anyone looking to incorporate healthy, nutrient-rich ingredients into their diet, this salad is as versatile as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups edamame (shelled)
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the edamame, and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
While the edamame is cooling, finely chop the cucumber and red bell pepper into small cubes and thinly slice the red onion. Place them all in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Once the edamame has cooled, add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top just before serving for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.6 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2570 mg | 55% | |
*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.
