Salad Escarole and Edamame
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Salad Escarole and Edamame is your go-to recipe for a wholesome, nutrient-rich meal. Crisp escarole pairs seamlessly with tender, protein-packed edamame, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic ties it all together, elevating the dish to gourmet levels. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy salad makes an elegant side or a satisfying light main course. Perfect for healthy lunches, dinner parties, or meal prep, this recipe is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Escarole (chopped and washed)
- 1.5 cups Edamame (shelled, cooked, and cooled)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced into half moons)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Prepare the escarole by washing and drying it thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the escarole, cooked and cooled edamame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.7 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2827 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.0 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1289 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 4046 mg | 86% | |
*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.
