Edamame Bean Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Edamame Bean Salad is the perfect go-to dish for a light yet satisfying meal or side. Featuring protein-rich shelled edamame, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad is a colorful medley of textures. A tangy Asian-inspired dressing made with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and a hint of honey ties it all together, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and gluten-free salad is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled dishes. Serve it chilled to let the flavors shine in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Edamame beans (shelled)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the edamame beans according to the package instructions (typically boiling for 3-5 minutes). Drain and let them cool completely.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces. Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled edamame beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1036.7 grams (1036.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	936

Total Fat 54.80g	70%
Saturated Fat 7.40g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1140mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 77.20g	28%
Dietary Fiber 28.30g	101%
Total Sugars 28.80g
Protein 55.00g	110%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338mg	26%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 2938mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 30.2%