Description
Cucumber Edamame Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines crisp cucumbers with protein-rich edamame, making it an ideal side for any meal. This vibrant salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it also offers delightful flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. Whether served at a summer barbecue, picnic, or as a light lunch, this salad shines with its fresh ingredients and zesty dressing. Perfectly versatile, you can enjoy it on its own, in lettuce wraps, or alongside grilled proteins for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, small diced
- 1 (12 oz) package shelled edamame, thawed
- 1 cup chopped green onion
- 1 handful chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 1/4 cup rice apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chili onion crunch or chili paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Dice the cucumbers into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the thawed edamame, chopped green onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently until everything is coated.
- Chill for best flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg