With the onset of springtime, nothing can be more timely than this fresh and fuss-free Edamame Salad! It is a delightful mix of crunchy, creamy, and juicy veggies tossed in a bright cilantro-lime dressing.
Not only is this protein-packed salad inexpensive and easy to throw together, but it is also rich in fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamin K. Plus, it is loaded with essential fatty acids and low in saturated and trans-fat. So when it comes to healthy eating on a budget, this salad ticks all the right boxes!
They are basically young soybeans encased in their pods commonly used in most East Asian cuisines. Because of its amazing health benefits, it has now become an in-demand produce used mainly in salads and pasta or prepared as a simple snack or appetizer. You can usually find them shelled or unshelled at the frozen vegetable section of popular groceries and supermarkets. Once cooked, the unshelled pods would have a crisp-tender texture and a mild sweet and nutty taste that you can easily flavor to your liking.
One of the great things about salads is their versatility! You can add, swap and omit some ingredients depending on what you like. Here are some ideas that you can try to make your Edamame Salad always enjoyable!
This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, so it is perfect for making ahead and for meal prep. Make sure to keep your salad as fresh as possible by covering your bowl with plastic wrap or by using a lidded container to store it.
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Jay says
Perfect way to have a salad but spice it up a bit!
Andrea White says
Right?! Packed with plant protein too!
Gina House says
What a great idea for a salad! I've wanted to add more beans to my daily diet and this looks like the perfect way to start 😀
Andrea White says
This one is the way to go! So good!
Tina G says
So delicious!!
Andrea White says
Delicious and nutritious!
Genevieve Grimshaw says
I love a good salad recipe and I love that this have edamame! Yummy!
Andrea White says
Edamame is the best! You're going to love this one!
Michelle Cehn says
deliciouus!!
Andrea White says
So so good!
Linda Kurniadi says
Oh yum! I'm so making this salad. It's fresh, colorful, and flavorful!
Andrea White says
It's a fun one! 🙂
Amanda Meth says
Such a great mixture of textures, flavors, and colors here.
Andrea White says
So much yumminess in one!
Teodora Grujic says
Healthy, delicious, and simple! Perfect combo!
Andrea White says
Nothing like an easy and tasty meal!
Nancy Wu says
this salad gives me life - i really love adamame!
Andrea White says
Love how nutritious it is!
Kayla DiMaggio says
This salad was so delicious! We love edamame!
Andrea White says
Big fan of edamame here!
Natalie Knezic says
I'm making this salad for lunch tomorrow. Looks fantastic. SO healthy too. Yum! Can't wait to dig in!
Andrea White says
Let us know what you think 🙂
Jean says
love making this salad, its easy and healthy!
Andrea White says
Love the easy ones!
Andrea White says
simple and delicious!
Nora Breyer says
I've never heard of Edamame! Thanks for the detailed explanation in your post! The recipe sounds good! I will try it out!
Andrea White says
It's a gamechanger! So nutritious and delicious!
Katie Deacon says
This was absolutely perfect for my lunches while working from home. So delicious. Thanks for the inspo 🙂
Katie xoxo
Andrea White says
Nice!! Love easy quick lunch ideas!
Jerika says
What a nutritious recipe!:) An awesome combinations of juicy veggies! I would make this
Edamame Salad tomorrow. Thanks!:)
Andrea White says
Love that it's packed with protein too! So good!