Green Edamame Salad

Name: Green Edamame Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen edamame, thawed; 1 cup snap peas, sliced; 1/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 2 cups watercress; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 lime, juiced and zested; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2″ inch fresh ginger, grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

Covered in an Asian-inspired ginger sesame dressing, this green edamame salad is fresh, fragrant and full of flavour!

If you’re looking to mix up your salad rotation, look no further than this edamame bean salad! Although not always considered a common salad ingredient, edamame is a versatile ingredient that works well in hot and cold recipes and is a high-protein and high-fibre whole food making it the perfect addition to any healthy diet.

In case you’re not familiar with it, edamame is the Japanese name for whole, immature soybeans and translates directly to “stem beans”. Like most beans, edamame beans have a softer texture and sweeter taste than actual soybeans because they are not fully mature. Edamame can be found in the freezer section of most major grocery stores and is sold both in the pod and hulled. Edamame, much like soy, is considered a good source of plant-based protein and is the cornerstone of many vegetarian and vegan diets. One cup of cooked edamame provides roughly 17 grams of protein and is a great source of dietary fibre providing 8 grams per serving. (1)

How to Make Edamame Salad

Since edamame is a bean, it is great for hearty salads and lasts for days in the fridge. Making an edamame bean salad is actually quite easy:

Thaw frozen edamame beans,
Combine with chopped vegetables of your choice,
Cover in your favourite dressing,
Toss to combine,
And that’s it!

Once prepared, edamame salad can easily be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and works equally well as a main course or as a simple side dish.

This edamame salad recipe was actually inspired by one of my favourite takeaway salads from Mark’s and Spencer. When I lived in England it was one of my go-to options for a quick and easy lunch and I’ve loved the flavours ever since. Fortunately, with a bit of resourcefulness and trial and error, I was able to create this edamame salad with very similar flavours. Simple, fresh, fragrant and packed full of vegetarian protein, this green edamame salad with ginger sesame dressing is a quick and easy recipe you can enjoy any month of the year.

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