Paleo Edamame Salad

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Paleo Edamame Salad is the perfect balance of wholesome and delicious. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, this vibrant dish is tied together with a zesty lime and honey dressing that enhances every bite. The addition of tender edamame makes it protein-rich, while a touch of fresh cilantro elevates the aromatic profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, energizing meal. Whether you’re embracing the paleo lifestyle or simply craving a healthy, colorful option, this salad delivers on both taste and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Frozen edamame (shelled)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Avocado

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the frozen edamame. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it quickly.

Step 2

While the edamame is cooling, halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the tomatoes.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, chop it into small squares, and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Finely dice 0.25 cup of red onion and add to the mixing bowl.

Step 6

Chop 0.5 cup of fresh cilantro and incorporate it into the vegetable mix.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 8

Add the cooled edamame to the bowl of vegetables. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad.

Step 9

Gently toss the salad to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Just before serving, dice the avocado and gently fold into the salad to prevent it from mushing.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1183.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1234.3

Total Fat 85.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1238.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353.8mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 3551.4mg	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: 57.8%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 26.6%