Clean Eating Edamame Salad

Brighten up your day with this Clean Eating Edamame Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed recipe that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring tender edamame, crisp red bell peppers, crunchy shredded carrots, and finely shredded red cabbage, this salad delivers a rainbow of fresh flavors and textures in every bite. Tossed in a zesty sesame-lime dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet. Gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegan diets, it's a quick and easy meal prep option that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or colorful addition to any potluck, this edamame salad will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 91/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups shelled edamame (frozen)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small carrot, shredded
• 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Drain the edamame and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, shredded red cabbage, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooked and cooled edamame to the large bowl of vegetables.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(792.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	779.7

Total Fat 39.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 646.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.9g
Protein 53.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 425.9mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2553.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 32.9%