Asian Edamame Salad
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4.4
Asian Edamame Salad
Description
The Asian Edamame Salad assembles cooked, shelled edamame with crunchy diced cucumber and red bell pepper, thinly sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Sesame seeds add a nutty crunch that complements the vegetable freshness. The salad ingredients provide a crisp textural base and a mildly sweet, earthy flavor from the edamame.
The dressing combines rice wine vinegar for acidity, a mix of olive and sesame oils for richness and a distinct toasted sesame flavor, tamari or low sodium soy sauce for umami, honey for subtle sweetness, sriracha to add mild heat, and ground ginger for a warm, slightly spicy undertone. Tossed together, this vinaigrette coats the salad evenly, balancing brightness, sweetness, and spice.
This salad can be served immediately or chilled to meld flavors further. It pairs well as a light side or starter and offers a good source of plant protein and fresh vegetables. Its fresh, clean flavor makes it appealing during warmer months or alongside Asian-inspired meals.
Ingredients
Salad
- 12 ounces edamame shelled
- 1 cup cucumber English or Persian variety, diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 green onions sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon tamari sauce low sodium, or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey maple syrup or agave for vegan
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all of the salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl or mason jar whisk or shake all of the vinaigrette ingredients together until combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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