edamame salad

With the onset of springtime, nothing can be more timely than this fresh and fuss-free Edamame Salad! It is a delightful mix of crunchy, creamy, and juicy veggies tossed in a bright cilantro-lime dressing.

Easy Edamame Salad

frozen shelled edamame

black beans, drained and rinsed

corn kernels,

cherry tomatoes

avocado,

½ cup of finely chopped red onion

cilantro

lime

salt

Cook edamame per package instructions.

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Chill in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least an hour.

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This Easy Edamame Salad is a balanced and satisfying vegan meal with shelled edamame, quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and roasted peanuts tossed in spicy peanut dressing.

Easy Edamame Crunch Salad

dry quinoa, (rinsed)

grapeseed oil (or cooking oil of choice)

frozen shelled edamame ((2 1/2 cups))

red cabbage ((¼ large))

baby spinach

carrots

peanuts

jalapeño ((optional))

peanut butter

rice vinegar

soy sauce ((see note))

maple syrup

garlic, (minced (1 tablespoon))

ginger

cayenne pepper ((optional))

water (or as needed to thin)

basil

Green onions, (chopped)

Lime wedges

Pour dry quinoa and 1 cup of water into a pot with a lid, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Turn off the heat and leave the quinoa coved in the pot until you are ready to assemble the salad.

In the meantime, add grapeseed oil to a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shiny, pour in the frozen edamame. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes, or until the edamame is warmed through. Turn off the heat.

Prepare salad:

Whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper (if using). Gradually stir in water as needed to reach desired consistency. (The dressing should be easy to pour but still thick and creamy.)

Prepare dressing:

Toss cooked quinoa, cooked edamame, cabbage, spinach, carrots, peanuts, and jalapeño (if using) in a large mixing bowl until mixed.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again until the mixture is evenly coated.

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with roasted peanuts, basil, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges if desired.

Serve:

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Protein-packed soybeans are tossed with crunchy vegetables and vegan spicy peanut dressing in this easy Edamame Salad.

How to Make an Easy Edamame Crunch Salad

This Chinese-inspired Smashed Cucumber Salad is a great crunchy, tangy side dish to serve alone or paired with your favorite rice dish, noodles, or a few seaweed snacks. Gluten-free, Vegan.

Edamame Salad with Smashed Cucumbers

cucumbers

soy sauce

sesame oil

chili oil*

garlic (crushed)

edamame (cooked if necessary*)

green onions (thinly sliced)

sesame seeds

Smash the Cucumbers: Cut the ends off of each cucumber, then slice in half lengthwise. Press on each cucumber half with a rolling pin or the flat edge of a chef’s knife, using the base of your palm to press each cucumber from end-to-end. Slice into ½” pieces, then repeat with the remaining cucumbers. Transfer the cucumbers to a sieve and sprinkle a generous pinch of salt over them; let rest for 20 to 30 minutes, then drain the water that comes out of them; do not rinse.

Prepare the Dressing: In the meantime, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, chili oil, and sesame oil in a large bowl. Mix well and set aside; the vinegar will mellow out the flavor of the garlic.

Combine: Add the drained cucumber pieces to the bowl with the dressing along with the edamame, green onions, and sesame seeds. Mix well to combine; serve immediately, or let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving cold. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be enjoyed as a side or a main alongside cooked rice or noodles.

Crisp edamame carrot salad is a fresh, vibrant and high-protein option any time of the year. The salad comes together in little time and can be enjoyed as a side or as the main event.

Sesame-Ginger Edamame Carrot Salad {vegan, high protein}

carrot,

ginger ginger

red chile, seeds removed, chopped

gem lettuce bunches, leaves

avocado; halved, pitted, thinly sliced crosswise

cilantro leaves

salt & pepper

Prepare the edamame according to package directions until...

Prepare the edamame according to package directions until tender; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a clean dish towel to pat dry and then place in a large bowl. Refrigerate while preparing the other elements.

Using a vegetable peeler, cut the carrot into...

Using a vegetable peeler, cut the carrot into ribbon strips. For extra crispness, place in a bowl of ice water until ready to use.

In a small jar, shake together the sesame...

In a small jar, shake together the sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger and optional chile until blended.

When ready to serve, drain and pat the...

When ready to serve, drain and pat the carrot ribbons dry. Add to the bowl of edamame along with the lettuce, cucumber, avocado and cilantro. Add the dressing, gently tossing to coat. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Crunchy, savory, perfectly spicy, this simple Asian crunch edamame salad is the ultimate meal prep lunch recipe. It's naturally vegan, gluten free, easy to make and drizzled with a peanut dressing that is to die for.

Asian Edamame Peanut Crunch Salad

quinoa

edamame (not in the shell) (16 ounce)

red cabbage

kale

scallions

cashews (can sub for peanuts)

crispy wonton strips

tbsp natural creamy peanut butter (preferably unsalted)

tbsp rice vinegar

tbsp honey (maple syrup

tbsp toasted sesame oil

garlic (minced)

tsp sriracha (can omit if you don't like spice)

water

cook quinoa

Rinse the quinoa and add to a pot with 1 cup of water. Cook according to these instructions.

steam edamame

Meanwhile, add the edamame to a bowl with 1/2 cup of water and cover. Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or add to a steamer basket and steam on the stove.

chop vegetables

While those are cooking, prepare the other veggies. Shred the cabbage (I like to use a mandoline), finely chop the kale, grate the carrot and chop the scallions and cilantro.

cool

When the edamame and quinoa are done, let cool for about 10 minutes.

make dressing

Add all ingredients for the dressing into a shaker bottle, mason jar, or just a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

assemble

Add the quinoa, edamame and all veggies to a large mixing bowl.

add dressing

Pour the dressing on top and mix until well combined.

serve

Top with chopped roasted cashews and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

Thins salad is delicious and filling. Definitely going to be a staple in my diet!

DELICIOUS! I don’t love quinoa but this is a winner. Like others, even my picky husband loved it. The dressing is fantastic…do make a double recipe! Can’t wait to have it for lunch today..thanks Claire

This was delicious! My hubby and I loved it. I'm definitely adding it to the rotation

So light and delicious.I did use Siracha and don't regret it!  I did add some tofu for added protein.

Love this salad, have made multiple times. No substitutions. Tasty and easy. Great for meal prep.

I just made this salad and it does have a good flavor ; but it makes me feel super thirsty after each and every bite that I take. I had fun making it but I don't think that I will be making it again.

Wow! This is an amazing salad. Will definitely be making it repeatedly. The balance of textures and flavors is perfect.  Didn’t do any substitutions, just skipped the red pepper flakes and Sriracha. This was a satisfying dinner tonight, and it would make a great lunch at the office too.

Loved this salad!  It was crunchy, satisfying and so flavorful.  I had to use spinach and romaine instead of the kale and cabbage since that was what I had on hand.  The dressing was so good I recommend making a double batch!

Thank you Claire for sharing your recipe!

This recipe by far surpassed any expectation I had for this salad! The dressing is perfect balance of all the flavors (I used nut butter since I cannot eat peanut butter) with the ginger and sesame oil making a pop at the end of each bite. I also added 1/2 block of marinated tofu since I didn't have enough soybeans and subbed the kale for 1 bell pepper. I cannot wait to eat lunch this week! Thank you!

I found this recipe on Pinterest and already left a comment on that post, but this recipe was so good I wanted to share on here as well. I made this recipe as meal prep for at-work lunches and it is a new favorite. Incredibly tasty and filling! If you are considering making this, definitely give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

My family really enjoyed this salad. We ended up making lightly breaded chicken nuggets and lightly coating them in the dressing and putting them back in the air fryer for a couple minutes. Great addition to the already protein packed, flavorful dish.

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