Description
Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad combines the nutty flavor of tender edamame with sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and a tangy cilantro lime dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but it’s also packed with protein and vitamins, making it an excellent choice for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish at summer gatherings. With its colorful ingredients and zesty dressing, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 2 cups frozen organic corn
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave)
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Cook the edamame according to package instructions. If using pods, boil until tender and shell them into a large bowl.
- Steam or sauté the frozen corn until heated through and add it to the bowl with the edamame.
- Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and green onion, then combine with the edamame and corn.
- In a mason jar, mix lime juice, avocado oil, red apple 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 evenly. Garnish with fresh cilantro 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: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg