Protein-Packed Edamame Salad Recipe (20 Minutes)

wooden bowl with edamame salad including peppers, onion, cucumbers, cilantro, and tomato

4.75 from 4 votes

Protein-Packed Edamame Salad Recipe (20 Minutes)

This 20-minute Edamame Salad is refreshing, nutritious, and packed with protein-rich edamame, crisp veggies, and a zesty lime dressing.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Indian Fusion

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Aneesha Gupta

Ingredients

9 oz shelled edamame (about 1½ cups)
3 Persian Cucumbers or 1 English cucumber chopped finely (2 cups)
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved or quartered
1 red bell pepper cut into ¼-inch pieces
½ cup red onion finely chopped, (½ medium onion)
¼ cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
¾-1 teaspoon Himalayan salt adjust to taste
½-¾ teaspoon finely ground black pepper adjust to taste
¼-½ teaspoon cayenne Adjust to taste or use peprika for mild
2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 large lime

Instructions

Prepare edamame for salad: If using frozen edamame, follow the instructions and cook the beans. Drain and set aside to cool while you prepare the vegetables.
Chop the Veggies: Quarter the cherry or grape tomatoes, chop the cucumber, onion, and bell pepper to about the size of the edamame. Finely chop cilantro, and add all the veggies to a large bowl.
Dress the Salad: Add the cooled edamame beans to the veggie mix. Add fresh lime juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne (or paprika) over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Edamame: Use shelled edamame instead of pods for convenience and taste.
Dressing: To retain the crispness, dress the salad just before serving.
Adjust the heat: Substitute cayenne with paprika to reduce the heat.
Onion: To reduce the onion's sharpness, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes.
Chopping: Cut everything about the size of an edamame for even flavor.

Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates based on using this salad as a side dish. If you follow any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.

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