Description
This Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a fresh, vibrant, and protein-packed salad made with tender edamame, crisp vegetables, and a zesty, herbaceous cilantro lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Boil frozen edamame for 4–5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and cool completely.
- Dice bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes. Drain corn if needed.
- Blend lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, honey (or maple syrup), cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine edamame, corn, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Fold in diced avocado just before serving, if using.
- Chill for 30 minutes for best flavor, then serve.
Notes
- Great for meal prep.
- Perfect for summer gatherings.
- Can be served as a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Edamame Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing, Healthy Salad, Summer Salad, Vegan Salad