Cucumber Edamame Salad – Two Peas & Their Pod

Cucumber salads are so refreshing. I like a traditional cucumber salad, a white bean cucumber salad, and this Cucumber Edamame Salad.

The salad comes collectively very quickly! In a bowl, mix crunchy cucumbers, edamame, inexperienced onion, contemporary herbs, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Whisk collectively a flavorful Asian impressed dressing and pour it over the salad. That’s it! The salad is straightforward, however the flavors are phenomenal.

You possibly can serve this salad alongside facet any meal. I like that it solely takes quarter-hour to make. It’s a fantastic meal prep salad as a result of the cucumbers keep crisp and crunchy for awhile. The edamame provides protein, which makes the salad tremendous satisfying. If you wish to add avocado, go for it! This salad is a WINNER!

Salad Substances

• Cucumber– I like to make use of giant English cucumbers for this salad.
• Edamame– be sure the edamame is shelled and thawed earlier than including it to the salad.
• Inexperienced onions– sliced!
• Herbs– I like contemporary mint on this salad, however cilantro can be good.
• Sesame seeds– for garnish!

Dressing Substances

• Rice wine vinegar– candy and tangy!
• Soy sauce– I like to make use of much less sodium soy sauce so the dressing isn’t too salty. You should utilize tamari or coconut aminos when you don’t need to use soy sauce.
• Sesame oil– sesame oil is produced from sesame seeds and provides a whole lot of taste to the dressing.
• Pure maple syrup– to sweeten the dressing.
• Garlic– minced.
• Ginger– grate contemporary ginger with a microplane. I wish to at all times maintain ginger within the freezer so I’ve it always. It additionally makes it simpler to grate. Don’t thaw, simply grate frozen.
• Crushed pink pepper flakes– for a bit of warmth.

Learn how to Make Cucumber Edamame Salad

• In a big bowl, mix the cucumbers, edamame, inexperienced onions, herbs, and sesame seeds.

• In a small bowl, whisk collectively the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and crushed pink pepper flakes.

• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss effectively.
• Style and season with kosher salt, if vital.

Variations

• Add chopped avocado to the salad.
• Persian cucumbers work effectively on this salad. They’re smaller than English cucumbers, so use 5 or 6 Persian cucumbers.
• Add halved grape tomatoes or corn.
• You possibly can sweeten the dressing with honey or brown sugar as a substitute of maple syrup.
• Serve the salad over a mattress of greens.
• Add rice or quinoa to bulk up the salad.
• End the salad with a drizzle or chili oil or a bit of sriracha.

What to Serve with Cucumber Edamame Salad

Learn how to Retailer the Salad

• Retailer the salad in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 2 days.
• You can also make the dressing upfront. It’s going to maintain within the fridge for as much as 1 week. Whisk effectively earlier than utilizing.

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Cucumber Edamame Salad

This easy and refreshing salad is made with crisp, crunchy cucumbers, protein-packed edamame, inexperienced onion, contemporary herbs, sesame seeds, and tossed in a soy ginger dressing that’s bursting with taste.

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For the salad:

• 2 English cucumbers, chopped
• 12 oz frozen shelled edamame, thawed
• 5 inexperienced onions, sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped mint or chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

• In a big bowl, mix the cucumbers, edamame, inexperienced onions, herbs, and sesame seeds.

• In a small bowl, whisk collectively the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and crushed pink pepper flakes.

• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss effectively. Season with kosher salt, if vital.

Retailer the salad lined within the fridge for as much as 2 days. Be at liberty so as to add avocado, it’s a fantastic addition! 

Energy: 203kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 11g, Fats: 9g, Saturated Fats: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 2g, Monounsaturated Fats: 2g, Sodium: 509mg, Potassium: 697mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 307IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 152mg, Iron: 4mg

Key phrases cucumber, edamame

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