Cucumber Edamame Salad: Refreshing and Protein-Packed Bliss

Cucumber Edamame Salad is a refreshing dish that combines crunchy cucumbers and protein-packed edamame, perfect for summer.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups English Cucumbers Diced
1 cup Shelled Edamame Thawed
2 stalks Green Onion Chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped

For the Dressing

1/4 cup Neutral Flavored Oil (e.g., Safflower Oil)
2 tablespoons Rice Apple Vinegar
2 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil Optional
1 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Chili Onion Crunch or Chili Paste To taste
1 clove Minced Garlic Fresh
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger Fresh
to taste Salt

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Spatula

Method

Preparation Steps

Chop the English cucumbers into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add thawed shelled edamame and chopped green onions to the bowl with cucumbers. Mix gently with freshly chopped cilantro.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the neutral oil, rice apple vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, pure maple syrup, chili onion crunch, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ripe cucumbers and fresh herbs for the best flavor. Adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste.

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