Description
Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the nutty flavor of edamame with the sweetness of corn, all brought together by a zesty cilantro lime dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or light lunches, this salad is not only refreshing but also packed with protein and essential vitamins. Whether served as a standalone meal or paired with grilled proteins, it’s sure to impress your guests. Prepare it in just 20 minutes, and enjoy its bold flavors either fresh or as a make-ahead option for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 2 cups frozen organic corn
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Dressing: lime juice
- avocado oil
- red apple vinegar
- honey (or agave)
- sea salt
- black pepper
- cumin
Instructions
- Cook the shelled edamame according to package instructions. For podded edamame, boil until tender. Pop the soybeans into a large bowl.
- Steam or sauté the frozen corn until heated through; add to the bowl with edamame.
- Finely dice the red bell pepper and stir in chopped red and green onions.
- In a mason jar, mix lime juice, avocado oil, red apple vinegar, honey (or agave), sea salt, black pepper, and cumin. Shake well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg