Asian Edamame Salad with Sesame Dressing
There are times when nothing else but a Quadruple Chocolate Pudding Cookie will do and while I’m tearing into it, you could not wrestle it out of my hands for dear life. But it’s plants that I crave over the long haul and this is typical of what I eat day in, day out. Light, fresh, healthy, naturally vegan and gluten-free, and satisfying. There’s edamame for protein and chewy texture, while sugar snap peas add fantastic crunch and their subtle sweetness is always welcome. And I’ve always loved peas and broccoli, really I do. The simple sesame ginger salad dressing just makes the dish. It adds so much flavor, but it’s light and not greasy or gloppy. It’s made with sesame oil, which lends an Asian-themed flair. Apple cider vinegar adds brightness, agave (or honey) balances the tartness, and ground ginger adds a gentle heat. Or if you’re like me and use lots, the heat isn’t so subtle. I could never get sick of this salad. Or cookies.
Asian Edamame Salad Ingredients
To make the green salad with edamame, you’ll need:
Mixed greens Edamame Broccoli Peas Sugar snap peas
To make the sesame ginger salad dressing, you’ll need:
Apple cider vinegar Sesame oil Agave Ground ginger Salt and pepper
How to Make a Green Edamame Salad
As you can imagine, this salad is very simple to prepare:
Recipe Variations
This is a very simple recipe, and you’re welcome to mix and match the ingredients as you like.
Add protein. You could add sauteed shrimp, grilled or baked chicken, or tofu (smoked or regular) for added protein. Swap the veggies. Have veggies on hand you need to use up? Steam away and toss in the sesame ginger salad dressing! Saute the veggies instead of steaming them. I prefer steaming the veggies for this edamame salad simply because it’s quicker and less of a mess, but you can also saute them in a skillet over medium-high heat until done to your liking.
Tips for Making a Green Salad with Edamame
I recommend steaming the vegetables just until crisp-tender. You want them to have some crunch to them so the salad is full of textures and not mushy. Once the salad has been assembled, you need to eat it right away. The mixed greens in particular will wilt and don’t hold up well once tossed in the dressing. Adjust the amount of ginger in the sesame ginger dressing to suit your tastes. I love lots of ginger, but you may prefer less.
What to Serve with the Edamame Salad
Pair the sesame ginger edamame salad with one or more of your favorite Asian entrees:
Honey Soy Chicken Thighs Sheet Pan Asian Salmon Chicken Pad Thai Cashew Chicken Copycat P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Kung Pao Cauliflower Sticky Chicken
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