Festive Edamame Salad

Brighten up your table with this Festive Edamame Salad—a colorful medley of flavors and textures that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with protein-rich edamame, crunchy red bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and a zesty citrus-soy dressing, this salad is a refreshing blend of savory and tangy notes. Fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds add an aromatic finish, while the hint of honey and ginger in the dressing elevates each bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a vibrant side dish, a light lunch, or a potluck favorite. Gluten-free and bursting with fresh ingredients, it’s the ultimate healthy, crowd-pleasing recipe to celebrate any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups edamame (shelled, frozen)
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 small cucumber
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the frozen shelled edamame. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small bite-sized pieces. Peel and julienne the carrot. Finely dice the red onion. Chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy this vibrant and festive edamame salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	860.7 grams (860.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	841

Total Fat 42.50g	54%
Saturated Fat 5.50g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2405mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 75.90g	28%
Dietary Fiber 29.30g	105%
Total Sugars 26.00g
Protein 56.50g	113%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 461mg	35%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 2663mg	57%

*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: 41.9%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 33.3%