Asian Edamame Salad (Printable View)

Bright salad featuring tender edamame, crisp veggies, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 2 cups shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Sesame Ginger Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
14 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add edamame and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking.
02 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast sesame seeds for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and aromatic. Set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup or honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili flakes if using.
04 - Combine cooked edamame, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro over salad. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Its ready in 15 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Asian fusion restaurant
  • The dressing keeps for days in the fridge so you can make it once and eat it all week
02 -
  • The salad tastes significantly better after 30 minutes in the refrigerator so plan ahead if possible
  • Rinse the edamame under really cold water after draining or they will continue cooking and get mushy
03 -
  • Use a box grater to shred the carrots instead of buying pre shredded carrots which have a weird texture
  • If you cannot find toasted sesame oil you can toast regular sesame oil in a pan over low heat until fragrant but watch it carefully
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