Description
Crispy Cucumber Edamame Salad is your go-to dish for a refreshing summer treat. This vibrant salad combines crunchy cucumbers with protein-rich edamame, delivering a light yet hearty meal perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch at home. Bursting with flavor, this dish can be easily customized with your favorite herbs and spices. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s quick and easy to whip up, making it ideal for those busy summer days. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or as a delightful side at barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 0.5 cups fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the edamame according to package instructions until tender; drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, and minced garlic until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped cucumbers, cooled edamame, and fresh herbs; pour the dressing over the top.
- Gently toss until evenly coated and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg