Description
Easy Edamame Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines protein-packed edamame with crisp veggies for a delightful crunch. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer picnics, family barbecues, or as a quick weeknight meal. Lightly dressed with zesty lemon and olive oil, it’s not only nutritious but also bursting with flavor. Whip it up in just 15 minutes and impress your guests with this easy and versatile recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook edamame in boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender and bright green. Drain and let cool.
- While cooling, chop the cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled edamame with chopped veggies. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to mix.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg