Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Edamame Salad with a zesty cilantro lime dressing, featuring tender edamame, sweet corn, and colorful bell peppers. This healthy salad is easy to prepare and perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, offering a delightful combination of fresh vegetables and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 2 cups frozen organic corn
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion (plus extra to taste)
- Cilantro to garnish
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- 3 TBSP lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup avocado oil (or light olive oil)
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tsp honey (or agave/sugar if vegan)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Cook the Edamame: Prepare the edamame according to package instructions. If using edamame pods instead of pre-shelled, boil the pods and then pop out the soybeans into a bowl. Be careful not to snack too much while shelling!
- Cook the Corn: While the edamame cooks, steam or sauté the frozen corn until heated through. Fresh corn can be used as a substitute if desired.
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and chop the green onion. Combine all these chopped vegetables with the cooked edamame and corn in a large bowl.
- Make the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette: In a small mason jar or bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, red wine vinegar, fresh cilantro leaves, honey, sea salt, black pepper, and cumin. Shake or whisk well until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated. Garnish with additional cilantro to taste. The salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with agave syrup or sugar to make this salad vegan.
- Fresh corn can be used instead of frozen; simply adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors, but it is also delicious served fresh.
- Adjust the amount of cilantro based on your preference.
- For added crunch, consider topping the salad with toasted nuts or seeds.
Keywords: Edamame salad, Cilantro lime dressing, Healthy salad, Vegetarian, Easy salad recipe, Summer salad, Edamame recipes
