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Cucumber Edamame Salad: Your New Favorite Make-Ahead Dish

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring crisp cucumbers and protein-packed edamame, perfect for meal prep and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups edamame shelled and cooked
  • 2 medium cucumbers diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the edamame, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld beautifully as it sits.

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