Easy Edamame Salad
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5
Easy Edamame Salad
Description
This salad features shelled edamame as the main ingredient, providing a tender bite and hearty texture alongside black beans and sweet corn kernels. Halved cherry tomatoes contribute juiciness and mild acidity, balanced by chopped red onion’s sharpness. Fresh cilantro and lime juice bring herbal and citrus freshness, enhancing the overall brightness of the dish. An optional addition, diced ripe avocado adds a creamy texture and rich flavor.
The salad is prepared by cooking edamame per package instructions and combining all ingredients thoroughly before chilling for at least an hour or overnight. This resting time allows the flavors to blend well for a harmonious taste.
Additional variations include adding nuts or seeds for crunch, incorporating spicy elements like chopped chilies or chili flakes, or adding fresh fruit slices such as apples or mandarins. An Asian-inspired twist can be achieved by including sesame oil and seeds or swapping lime juice for a peanut or tahini-based dressing. This flexibility makes the salad adaptable to various flavor preferences.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces edamame frozen, shelled
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces corn kernels drained
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 large avocado optional, ripe, pitted and diced
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- lime juice juice of one lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook edamame per package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Chill in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least an hour.
Notes
- Adding toasted nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds enhances texture and flavor.
- For sweetness or spice, consider candied rosemary walnuts or cinnamon-spiced almonds.
- If allergic to nuts, substitute seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Fresh fruit like apples or mandarins can be added alongside avocado for extra freshness.
- Spicy versions can include chopped green chilies, jalapeños, or chili flakes.
- To create an Asian-style flavor, add sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds; swap lime juice with peanut sauce or tahini dressing if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1426mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 613IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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