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Cucumber edamame salad plated with two forks and two lime wedges.
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Cucumber Edamame Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

This Cucumber Edamame Salad with ginger lime dressing is a tasty and filling side dish or light lunch. It's packed bright fresh flavors and plenty of crunch. It's gluten-free and great for meal-prep!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salads, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Ginger Lime Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or minced

For the Cucumber Edamame Salad

  • 1 package (12-16 oz) coleslaw mix
  • 1 package (12 oz) frozen shelled edamame thawed
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients: lime juice, tamari, oil, maple syrup, ginger, and garlic.
  • Add the coleslaw mix to the bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat evenly.
  • Add the remaining salad ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to eat.

Notes

    • Use fresh garlic, ginger, and herbs for best flavor!
    • Grate the ginger and garlic to easily incorporate them into the dressing. If you don't have a microplane grater, mince them finely. You can also blend the dressing in a small blender for a smoother texture.
    • Use store-bought coleslaw mix to save yourself prep time.
    • Make sure you buy shelled edamame. The pods aren't edible, so if you buy them in the pods, you'll have to remove the beans from the pods before adding them to the recipe. It can certainly be done, but it's tedious and time consuming.
    • Add grains or noodles to bulk it up. Add tofu or chickpeas for extra protein.
    • Always taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Serves 4 as a main dish and about 6-8 as a side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g