Description
Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This protein-packed salad combines nutty edamame and sweet corn with zesty red bell peppers and onions, all tossed in a homemade cilantro lime dressing that elevates the flavors. Ideal as a standalone meal or a colorful side dish, this salad is not only quick to prepare in just 20 minutes but also bursting with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 2 cups frozen organic corn
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- â…“ cup chopped green onion
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Cook shelled edamame according to package instructions. If using pods, boil until tender, then pop out the soybeans into a bowl.
- While the edamame cooks, steam or sauté frozen corn until heated through.
- Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and green onion. Combine these vegetables with the cooked edamame and corn in a large mixing bowl.
- In a mason jar, mix lime juice, avocado oil, vinegar, honey (or agave), sea salt, black pepper, and cumin. Shake well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg