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Edamame Salad

A vibrant and refreshing edamame salad that’s crunchy, protein-packed, and bursting with zesty flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Keyword: Edamame, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Snack
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 English or Japanese Cucumber Diced
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt
  • ½ tsp Cane Sugar
  • 2 cups Purple Cabbage Shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded
  • 2 cups Edamame Shelled and thawed
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice About the juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 Green Onions Finley sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tsp Chili Crisp Oil Optional
  • ¼ to ½ cup Cilantro Roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Dice your cucumber into edamame-sized pieces. This step is optional, but it does help keep your cucumbers nice and crispy. Place the cucumber in a strainer sitting on top of a bowl, along with a pinch of salt and sugar. Allow the cucumbers to sit and draw out excess liquid for at least 15 minutes as you prepare the remaining vegetables.
  • To a small bowl or jar, prep your sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients: the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, lime juice, maple syrup, and the white parts of the green onions, garlic, sesame seeds, and the chili crisp oil, and whisk together. Here, taste and adjust the flavor of the sauce to your liking.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the shredded cabbage, carrots, edamame, and cilantro.
  • Drain your cucumbers and pat dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
  • When ready to serve, add the cucumber and pour over your sauce. Give everything a good toss to coat and serve as desired with extra sesame seeds and the green part of the sliced green onions.
  • Storage Instructions: Store leftover edamame salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best results, keep the dressing separate if making ahead and mix just before serving.
  • Reheating Instructions: This salad is best enjoyed cold or at room temperature—no reheating needed! If refrigerated, let it sit out for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to bring out the best flavor and texture.