Description
Crispy Cucumber Edamame Salad is the ultimate refreshing dish for hot summer days. This vibrant salad combines crunchy cucumbers with tender edamame and a zesty dressing, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this colorful dish that everyone will enjoy. Customize it by adding your favorite herbs or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste. Whether you serve it on its own or as a side dish, this Crispy Cucumber Edamame Salad is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 0.5 cups fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon chili crunch (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and shell the edamame if necessary.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili crunch until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, shelled edamame, and fresh herbs.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg