Description
A refreshing and nutritious Edamame Salad with a flavorful sesame dressing. This salad is packed with vibrant colors and textures, making it a perfect side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
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Edamame Salad:
- 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame beans
- 1 cup finely diced green cabbage
- 1 medium Persian cucumber, diced
- 1/2 large ripe avocado
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Garnish: toasted sesame seeds
Sesame Dressing:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 small cube fresh ginger, minced/grated
Instructions
- Defrost Edamame: If using frozen edamame, run under warm water in a colander to defrost. Set aside.
- Prepare Veggies: Chop cabbage, green onions, and dice cucumber and avocado.
- Make Dressing: In a jar, whisk together sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and ginger.
- Combine Ingredients: In a salad bowl, mix veggies, pour dressing, and gently toss to coat.
- Marinate: Chill for 5-10 minutes for flavors to meld. Gently stir before serving.
- Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 222mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
