Description
This vibrant Edamame Salad is a quick and nutritious option that combines fresh ingredients with an Asian-inspired dressing, all ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for any occasion, from casual picnics to elegant dinners, this salad is packed with plant-based protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. The delightful combination of crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing will tantalize your taste buds while supporting a balanced diet. Enjoy it as a light lunch, a side dish, or even as a main course—this versatile salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces frozen shelled edamame (thawed)
- 1 medium-large English cucumber (diced)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup cooked black lentils
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste)
- 4 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 medium lime (juice)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together rice vinegar, tamari, sriracha, garlic powder, olive oil, sesame oil, and maple syrup until smooth.
- In a large bowl or mason jars, combine the edamame, cucumber, red bell pepper, lentils, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until evenly coated. Add lime juice and salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg