Description
This Edamame Salad Recipe is a vibrant, nutritious dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or potluck, this no-cook salad combines shelled edamame, colorful vegetables, and a mouthwatering Asian-inspired dressing. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, it’s not only delicious but also a healthy choice that will satisfy your cravings. Enjoy the crunch of fresh cucumber, the sweetness of bell pepper, and the richness of lentils all tossed together for a refreshing meal. Whether served as a main course or side dish, this salad will impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces frozen shelled edamame
- 1 medium-large English cucumber
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 cup cooked black lentils
- 4 green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Asian-inspired dressing (rice vinegar, tamari, sriracha, ginger, garlic powder, olive oil, sesame oil, maple syrup)
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together rice vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, sriracha (to taste), ground ginger, garlic powder, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, and maple syrup.
- In a large mixing bowl or mason jars, layer the ingredients: edamame, lentils, diced cucumber and bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and add salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg