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Protein Packed Edamame Salad

Protein Packed Edamame Salad

This Protein Packed Edamame Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Colorful Veggies
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced, mix of colors
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • pot for boiling
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Cook edamame in salted boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the edamame cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled edamame with chopped veggies. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled as an appetizer or main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6g

Notes

For customization, consider adding grilled chicken, avocado, or feta cheese for extra flavor. Best served cold straight from the fridge.

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