Cucumber Edamame Salad
Refreshing Cucumber Edamame Salad packed with protein-rich edamame, crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a zesty sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect healthy side dish or light lunch.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- 2 cups shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1. In a large bowl, combine cooked edamame, sliced cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, mint, and sesame seeds.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic.
- 3. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- 4. Let sit 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- 5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use tamari for gluten-free option.
- Add sliced avocado for creaminess.
- Perfect for meal prep (keeps 3 days in fridge).
- Great with grilled chicken or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber edamame salad, healthy side salad, protein salad, summer salad