Edamame Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot of boiling water, cook the edamame beans for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked edamame beans, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, and chopped red bell pepper.
• STEP 3.In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
• STEP 4.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
• STEP 5.Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
• STEP 6.Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• STEP 7.Serve the Edamame Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing chilled as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.

Cooking Tips

• To save time, you can use frozen edamame beans instead of fresh ones. Just follow the package instructions for cooking.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, radishes, or avocado to customize the salad to your liking.
• For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
• Make a larger batch of the dressing and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week to use on other salads or as a marinade for grilled meats.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Before serving leftovers, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and flavors.
• This salad is great for meal prep. You can make it ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week.