Description
Cucumber Edamame Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances nutritious ingredients with delightful textures and flavors. This colorful salad combines protein-packed edamame and crisp cucumbers, making it an ideal choice for picnics, parties, or as a nutritious light lunch. With its quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy days when you want something healthy yet satisfying. The flavorful dressing adds a zesty kick, while the option to serve it with tortilla chips makes it a fun appetizer or snack. Enjoy this versatile salad on its own or as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or turkey for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame (defrosted)
- 2 cups cucumber (seeds removed and diced)
- â…“ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 green onions (sliced thin)
- 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 ½ Tbsp chili crisp
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- sesame seeds (as garnish)
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the defrosted edamame, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced green onions.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chili crisp, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- If not serving immediately, store in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg