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Edamame Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring tender edamame, crisp vegetables, and a light dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups edamame (shelled) fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Edamame
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked edamame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or tofu for a heartier meal.

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