Edamame Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Edamame Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender, protein-rich edamame paired with crisp red bell pepper, sweet carrots, refreshing cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is as satisfying as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy soy-sesame dressing with a touch of honey for balance, and topped with nutty sesame seeds and fragrant cilantro, it’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes. Ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or meal prep option, this healthy salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and Asian-inspired flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Frozen edamame (shelled)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to boil over high heat. Add the frozen shelled edamame and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender and bright green.

Step 2

Drain the edamame and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Chop the red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and red onion into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Place the edamame, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.

Step 5

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to combine.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad. Toss again to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	926.1 grams (926.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	745

Total Fat 41.10g	53%
Saturated Fat 5.20g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1840mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 63.50g	23%
Dietary Fiber 24.50g	88%
Total Sugars 23.00g
Protein 44.00g	88%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 329mg	25%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 2494mg	53%

*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: 46.2%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 31.8%