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Cucumber Edamame Salad

Cucumber Edamame Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Cucumber Edamame Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for summer picnics, combining crunchy cucumbers and tender edamame with a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Edamame steamed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs chopped (cilantro or parsley)
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Oil olive or sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or honey or agave syrup
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Crunch or sriracha
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumbers and dice into bite-sized pieces. If using fresh edamame, steam for 5-7 minutes then cool.
  2. In a small bowl, combine oil, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger. Whisk until emulsified.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, edamame, and herbs. Toss to combine.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and mix gently to coat all ingredients.
  5. Let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like chickpeas or seasonal veggies. For best flavor, always choose fresh, firm ingredients.

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