5 from 3 votes
Cucumber Edamame Salad
This simple and refreshing salad is made with crisp, crunchy cucumbers, protein-packed edamame, green onion, fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and tossed in a soy ginger dressing that is bursting with flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
203 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 English cucumber chopped
- 12 oz edamame thawed, frozen, shelled
- 5 green onion sliced
- 1/3 cup mint or chopped cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- kosher salt if needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, edamame, green onions, herbs, and sesame seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Season with kosher salt, if necessary.
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Notes
- Store the salad covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Feel free to add avocado, it's a great addition!
Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
697mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
307IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 307IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.