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Green Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

The salad is light, fresh, healthy, naturally vegan and gluten-free, and satisfying. All this greenery is great for helping your body to be the powerhouse it wants to be. There’s edamame for protein and chewy texture, while sugar snap peas add fantastic crunch and their subtle sweetness is always welcome. And I’ve always loved peas and broccoli.The simple vinaigrette just makes the salad. It adds so much flavor, but it’s light and not greasy or gloppy. It’s made with sesame oil, which lends an Asian-themed flair. Apple cider vinegar adds brightness, agave (or honey) balances the tartness, and ground ginger adds a gentle heat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Salad
  • about 3 cups mixed greens loosely packed
  • ½ cup steamed edamame
  • ½ to 1 cup steamed broccoli
  • ½ cup steamed peas
  • ½ cup steamed sugar snap peas
Sesame-Ginger Dressing
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon agave or honey, not vegan, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or to taste (I used 1 tablespoon, vinaigrette will be fairly spicy)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Salad
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  1. Place greens on a large platter; set aside.
  2. Steam edamame by placing frozen edamame in a 2-cup glass measuring cup or similar microwave-safe bowl, cover with about 1 1/2 cups water, and heat on high power for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and done. Drain; set aside.
  3. Steam broccoli, peas, and sugar snap peas by placing them in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover with about 2 cups water, and heat on high power for about 3 minutes, or until as done as desired (I prefer these vegetables barely cooked, firmer, and crispier). Drain; set aside.
Sesame-Ginger Dressing 
  1. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk vigorously to combine. Taste, and adjust as needed.
  2. Combine all steamed vegetables in one bowl, add the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
  3. Add vegetables to the greens and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Salad is best fresh, but the steamed vegetables will keep airtight for up to 2 days in the fridge; they’ll continue to soften over time after being dressed with the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Sodium 187mg (8%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.