Description
Indulge in the vibrant and nutritious Cashew Crunch Edamame Salad, a delightful blend of creamy cashews and crisp edamame that offers both flavor and texture. This versatile salad is perfect for any occasion—served as a side dish, a light lunch, or a main course. Packed with protein and essential nutrients, it’s easy to prepare and can be enjoyed fresh or as part of your meal prep. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying crunch, this salad is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled edamame (cooked)
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook edamame pods in boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool before removing beans from pods.
- Dice cucumber and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked edamame, cucumber, bell pepper, and cashews.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg