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Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing for Fresh Flavor

This Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a colorful, protein-rich dish perfect for summer barbecues or light lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups shelled edamame cooked
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave/sugar
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pan
  • Mason jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the edamame according to the package instructions, about 5 minutes if using frozen. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté or steam the corn for about 3-4 minutes until bright and tender.
  3. Chop the red bell pepper and red onion, and slice the green onions. Combine these in a large bowl with edamame and corn.
  4. In a mason jar, mix lime juice, avocado oil, red apple vinegar, chopped cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake well until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize with nuts or other veggies as desired.

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