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Protein Packed Edamame Salad

Protein Packed Edamame Salad

This Protein Packed Edamame Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 cup shelled edamame fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 piece bell pepper any color, diced
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • small pot
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil water in a small pot. Add shelled edamame and cook for about 3 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked edamame with chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until well coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 8gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding avocado or feta. This salad is best enjoyed cold and is great for meal prep.

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