Asian Edamame Salad

Edamame, cucumbers, bell pepper and cilantro are tossed in a miso sesame vinaigrette for an Asian edamame salad that’s anything but boring! It makes a deliciously simple lunch any day of the week!

Why we love this easy edamame salad

This simple Asian Edamame Salad is packed with tons of bright colors, veggies and nutrients, and so much flavor! Edamame, cucumbers, red bell pepper and cilantro are all tossed in a sesame miso vinaigrette for a salad that’s anything but boring! It makes for great meal prep, too! Leave the ingredients undressed for meals for the rest of the week!

What you need for this recipe

Spinach

Quinoa

Quinoa is loaded with fiber, protein, and lots of nutrients, and makes this salad an entree! Quinoa can be found in the grains aisle of the grocery store.

Cucumbers

Crunchy cucumbers are always a great addition to any salad. I used an English cucumber because there’s no need to remove the seeds, but you can use whatever variety you prefer! Just make sure to seed the cucumber if necessary.

Red Bell Pepper

Red bell peppers pack the most nutrition out of all the bell peppers because they’re on the vine the longest! Remove the seeds and core and cut them into a 1/2″ dice before adding the to this simple asian edamame salad. If you don’t have red bell pepper you could use yellow peppers or orange.

Carrots

You can either shred or create carrot ribbons like I’ve done here with a vegetable peeler. Lay one large carrot flat on a counter or cutting board. Using a vegetable peeler, peel along the length of the carrot to create a ribbon. Repeat the process, rotating the carrot as necessary, until the carrot is too thin to peel.

Edamame

Edamame beans have tons of fiber: 9 grams, which is the same amount you will find in 4 slices of whole wheat bread, 10% of the daily value of vitamins C and A. high in iron! It has about as much as a 4-ounce roasted chicken breast! You can find already shelled edamame in the frozen vegetable section in your local grocery store.

Cilantro

I love the burst of freshness that herbs bring to salads, and fresh cilantro is an essential flavoring in Southeast Asian recipes. If you’re not a fan, you can omit it or substitute chopped basil.

Green Onion

I love adding scallions or green onions when I want a bit of onion flavor, but I don’t necessarily want the sharpness of a red onion. I also like the slight crunch it adds to this salad. Include the white and the green part of the onion.

Purple cabbage

This crunchy veggie is packed with Vitamin C, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and antioxidants that improve eye, teeth, bone, & immune health. Plus it adds a beautiful pop of color to the bowl!

Step By Step Instructions To Make This Easy Asian Edamame Salad

Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package directions. You can either use an Instantpot, or cook it on the stove top! They’ll take about the same amount of time to cook, about 15 minutes.

While the quinoa is cooking, chop your veggies! If you’re making carrot ribbons, use the vegetable peeler to ribbon the carrots, or shred them using a food processor. Chop the red bell pepper into 1/2″ dice, shred the red cabbage and chop the cilantro.

Combine salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Make dressing by combining fresh ginger, sherry vinegar, rice wine vinegar, white miso paste, canola oil, soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari), toasted sesame oil, agave and lime juice all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.

Toss salad with dressing and garnish with peanuts or sliced almonds if desired for another layer of crunchy texture.

Additional Recipes to Try

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FAQ and Expert Tips

Got leftovers? Store them in an airtight container undressed and this salad should keep for 3-4 days.

Season your salad ingredients. Before layering each vegetable in this salad, toss them together with a little salt, dry herbs/spices or other fresh herbs of your choice.

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