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Quick & Easy Asian Edamame Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Close-up of a vibrant edamame salad featuring bright green edamame, chopped cucumber, shredded carrots, and toasted sesame seeds.
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You can make this fresh, crunchy edamame salad in minutes. It is packed with protein and tossed in a zesty sesame ginger dressing, making it a perfect healthy lunch or a simple side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 large carrot, shredded or julienned
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, maple syrup, and chili garlic sauce, if using. Set aside.
  2. Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the cooked edamame, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and green onion.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing over the vegetable and edamame mixture.
  4. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Chill: For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This is a great make ahead salad recipe.
  6. Serve: Before serving your protein packed salad, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For an even quicker preparation, use frozen shelled edamame and follow package directions for cooking.
  • This cucumber edamame salad works well for meal prep; store the dressing separately if you plan to keep it for more than three days.
  • If you prefer a peanut dressing salad, substitute 1 tablespoon of peanut butter for the maple syrup in the dressing base.

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