Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and nutritious Edamame Salad with a zesty Cilantro Lime Dressing, perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. This salad combines protein-rich edamame, sweet corn, and crunchy bell pepper with a flavorful dressing made from lime juice, avocado oil, and aromatic spices, offering a delicious and healthy meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 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
- Cilantro for garnish
Dressing Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Cook Edamame: Cook the shelled edamame according to the package instructions, or if using edamame pods, boil them in water until tender, then pop the soybeans out into a bowl.
- Prepare Corn: While the edamame is cooking, steam or sauté the frozen corn until it is heated through and tender.
- Combine Vegetables: Chop the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and chop the green onion. Combine these chopped vegetables with the cooked edamame and corn in a large mixing bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a mason jar or small bowl, mix together lime juice, avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey or agave, sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and fresh cilantro leaves. Shake well or whisk until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with extra fresh cilantro leaves if desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use honey for a non-vegan option or agave syrup for a vegan alternative in the dressing.
- For added crunch, consider topping with toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped nuts.
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated; dressing can be kept separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and lime juice for desired tanginess.
- For added protein, grilled chicken or tofu can be added.
Keywords: edamame salad, cilantro lime dressing, healthy salad, vegan salad, protein salad, corn salad, fresh salad
