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A bowl of salad with edamame, black lentils and vegetables
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Edamame Salad Recipe (Healthy and Easy)

Try this easy Edamame Salad recipe! Packed with protein, black beans, fresh vegetables and a sesame-ginger dressing, it’s a healthy, refreshing, and perfect meal prep dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: World
Keyword: high-protein
Servings: 6
Calories: 227kcal

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 14 ounces Frozen Edamame shelled
  • 1 Cucumber Large, diced
  • 1 Bell pepper diced
  • 1 Avocado diced
  • ½ Red onion chopped
  • ½ cup Black lentils uncooked

For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon/lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange juice optional
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup optional
  • 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Cook the edamame: fill a large pot with eater and bring to a boil. When boiling add the edamame, bring to a boil again. When boiling, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Cook the black lentils: rinse the lentils under running cold water, then, transfer to a pot, add 3-4 cups of water, bring to a boil, when boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and transfer to the salad bowl.
  • Meanwhile chop all the vegetables. Then, add then to the bowl.
  • Make the dressing: to a jar add olive oil, sesame seed oil, lemon/lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, salt and pepper. Close the jar and shake for a few seconds until emulsified.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until evenly combined.
  • Serve!

Notes

  • Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
  • FAQs: Make sure you read the FAQs for this recipe which are located above the recipe box for additional tips and troubleshooting! For extra tips and variations read the article.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 724IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg