Mediterranean Edamame Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Edamame Salad is a vibrant take on a classic Mediterranean-style dish. Combining protein-packed edamame with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and herbs like parsley and oregano ties everything together beautifully. Perfect as a healthy side dish, light lunch, or potluck favorite, this salad is quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Rich in plant-based protein and Mediterranean flavors, this recipe is a nutritious and delicious crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups edamame (shelled, frozen)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted, sliced)
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.5 lemon (juice)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the edamame cools, chop the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber into small cubes, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked edamame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1236.5 grams (1236.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1545

Total Fat 110.10g	141%
Saturated Fat 28.50g	143%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 3513mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 79.90g	29%
Dietary Fiber 31.20g	111%
Total Sugars 23.10g
Protein 72.70g	145%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1151mg	89%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 3294mg	70%

*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: 61.9%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 20.0%