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Cucumber Edamame Salad

Cucumber Edamame Salad That Will Refresh Your Summer!

A refreshing vegan Cucumber Edamame Salad packed with protein, perfect for summer days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 firm, organic cucumbers diced
  • 1 cup edamame frozen and shelled
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) roughly chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons oil (e.g., sesame or vegetable)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil preferably toasted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup can substitute with honey or omit
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili crunch optional; can substitute with sriracha or other spices
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by dicing two firm, organic cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and placing them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Thaw the frozen, shelled edamame ideally in a microwave for about 1-2 minutes on high, then drain any excess moisture.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, chili crunch, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, thawed edamame, and roughly chopped fresh herbs and gently mix them together.
Dress Salad
  1. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture, and gently toss to combine the ingredients without mashing the vegetables.
Serve
  1. The salad can be enjoyed immediately, but for deeper flavors, let it marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate cucumbers and edamame beforehand for extra crunch. Adjust dressing flavors to personal preference before combining ingredients.

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