Edamame Salad

This Edamame Salad is crunchy and fresh, packed with flavor and protein. It's made with crisp green veggies, creamy avocado and dressed in a delicious sesame dressing that brings it all together!

If you love edamame beans as much as I do, then you're going to love this Edamame Salad! I always have a bag of edamame beans in my freezer and they're one of my go-to beans to snack on. If you haven't eaten them before, then you’re in for a treat!

They're basically immature soybeans which are slightly sweet with a creamy nutty flavor. You can find them shelled or still in their pods and they make the best little snack, perfect for salads too. I've also added them to my Asian chopped salad that you all love!

This edamame salad is an Asian inspired salad made with a combination of different textures and flavors, including nutty edamame beans, crunchy cabbage, crisp cucumbers and creamy avocado. It's then dressed with a tangy sesame dressing that brings all the yumminess together! A green machine powerhouse that's healthy and nutritious and packed with protein and fiber. It's one of those salads that will surprise you with how good it is, trust me!

Oh and if you haven't guessed it, it's another "salad with a spoon" 😉. You all know my obsession with salads with a spoon…chopped salads just hit differently right?? Some others to check out are my orzo salad, lentil salad and quinoa tabbouleh.

What’s great about this edamame salad recipe is that you can serve it as a side dish for a simple weeknight dinner or even at your next bbq or gathering. It's also nutritious to enjoy as a main meal on its own. Since there isn't any lettuce, it won't go soggy in the fridge, so I love making a batch for meal prep for a few days. Enjoy it for a quick lunch during the week and feel free to add some extra protein or grains.

I love adding quinoa or crispy breaded tofu and it even tastes great with seafood such as teriyaki salmon with white rice.

Table of Contents

• Why you'll love this Edamame Salad
• What is Edamame?
• Ingredients and Substitutions
• How to make Edamame Salad
• Tips and Tricks
• Storage Instructions
• FAQs
• Pairing
• More Chopped Salads
• Recipe
• Comments

Why you'll love this Edamame Salad

• Quick & Easy: This salad comes together in 15 minutes for an easy quick dish
• Crazy Delicious: The combination of crunchy veggies, creamy avocado and tangy sesame dressing is irresistible!
• Healthy & Nutritious: Edamame are packed with protein, fiber and vitamins and a fantastic plant-based protein 
• Versatile: Enjoy as a side dish at your next bbq or make a batch for meal prep for lunches during the week. Feel free to add additional protein such as crispy breaded tofu, quinoa, salmon or chicken

What is Edamame?

Edamame are immature soybeans harvested before they ripen or harden. They're packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals making them a great plant based food.

They have a slightly sweet, creamy and nutty flavor and are versatile to add to many dishes such as salads, noodles, poke bowls and even great as a snack on their own. 

Edamame beans are typically found in their green pods, where you can steam them and top with sea salt or a dressing before eating, but they can also be purchased shelled which makes them easy to use for recipes. I love edamame beans and always have a bag in my freezer 😊

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Edamame beans are our star ingredient today! They're basically immature soybeans, high in protein and fiber. You can buy frozen, either shelled or in their pods, tip is to buy them shelled to save time. There's no need to boil them, I just defrost under running warm water
• Cucumbers add a refreshing crisp crunch. I prefer Persian cucumbers or Lebanese cucumbers for more flavor, but feel free to add any cucumbers on hand. If using an English cucumber, I'd suggest to deseed it 
• Green cabbage provides a crisp texture. Always ensure to finely dice it which makes it easier and more enjoyable to eat. Substitute with other crunchy veggies like bell pepper or carrots
• Green onions add a light oniony flavor without being overpowering. I add the whole green onion including the green and white part. You can substitute with red onion if preferred but I like the green theme 💚
• Avocado adds a creamy and rich flavor along with adding healthy fats. Choose a ripe but not mushy avocado
• Sesame seeds for garnish. Toasting the sesame seeds before adding them to the salad will enhance their flavor
• Fresh herbs such as cilantro (coriander) would add a nice freshness, but I couldn't get my hands on any today
• Sesame dressing brings this salad altogether with toasted sesame seeds, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey and ginger

How to make Edamame Salad

This salad is fresh, crunchy and comes together in no time. Follow my simple steps below.

Tips and Tricks

1. Buy shelled edamame beans which will save so much time
2. There's no need to boil the edamame beans. Defrost under running warm water and they'll be ready to eat in the time you prepare the remaining ingredients
3. Allow the salad to marinate in the dressing for 5-10 minutes in the fridge before serving for the best flavor
4. As it's a chopped salad, the dressing may sink to the bottom, so always stir before serving 
5. Feel free to add other ingredients to make it a substantial meal. I love adding quinoa, salmon or shrimp tempura

Storage Instructions

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Ensure to toss before serving
• If making in advance or for meal prep, add the avocado on the day you are eating it to avoid the avocado becoming brown or too mushy

FAQs

Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Edamame Salad:

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