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Edamame Salad

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

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups edamame (shelled) fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Edamame
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the edamame. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain the edamame in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked edamame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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