Edamame Salad with tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and an amazing garlic ginger dressing! This easy side dish brings a big burst of vibrant color and refreshing flavors to any meal.
If you’re like me and you love eating edamame at sushi restaurants, you have no doubt contemplated other ways to eat edamame.
Well, I’m here with my all-time favorite edamame recipe, which features snappy fresh vegetables and a flavorful garlic ginger dressing to tie it all together.
It takes just 10 minutes to toss together, and pairs magically with just about any main dish!
Enjoy it alongside Pan-Fried Cod, Crispy Salmon, or Tequila Lime Chicken for a complete meal.
Let’s discuss the wholesome ingredients for edamame salad!
Edamame Salad Ingredients:
Shelled Edamame: The star of the show. Pick up a 12 oz bag of frozen edamame from the freezer section of the grocery store. Note that edamame comes with the shell on or shelled (meaning the shell has been removed).
Be sure to go with pre-shelled edamame. If you have access to fresh edamame, feel free to use it.
Cherry Tomatoes: Bring bursts of juicy, sweet, tangy flavor.
Cucumber: Contribute crunchy texture and cooling freshness to this cucumber edamame salad.
Red Onion: Adds marvelous zing.
Carrot: Provides sweetness to balance the tangy flavors.
Dressing Ingredients:
Avocado Oil: The base of the dressing that adds richness. Avocado oil contains a good source of omega-3 healthy fats, and has a neutral flavor, making it ideal for dressings and marinades.
Rice Vinegar: Brings a pop of acidity. Fresh lime juice or lemon juice work too.
Soy Sauce: Contributes rich umami flavor and sodium content. Use liquid aminos or tamari for a gluten-free option.
Fresh Ginger: My favorite part of the dressing! Ginger adds a subtle heat and amazing unmistakable flavor.
Fresh Garlic: Big flavor enhancer.
Pure Maple Syrup: A little sweetness completes the flavor profile.
Sesame Seeds: A little burst of crunchy texture, sesame seeds bring nutty flavor too.
Sea Salt: Add sea salt and black pepper to your personal taste.
Recipe Customizations:
- Substitute sesame oil or olive oil for the avocado oil.
- Toss in some green onion, or use it to replace the red onion.
- Thinly slice 1 cup of red cabbage or green cabbage and toss it in.
- Add in any fresh herbs you love, including fresh cilantro, mint, fresh basil, fresh parsley, etc.
- For crunchy edamame salad, add 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds or sliced almonds.
- Chop up a red bell pepper and add it in.
Now that we’ve covered the basic ingredients, let’s toss together this healthy perfect side dish!
How to Make Edamame Salad:
Begin by thawing your edamame. If it is completely frozen, dump it into a large mixing bowl with cold water and allow it to sit until it has fully thawed.
Mix together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup.
Transfer the thawed edamame to a large bowl with the rest of the salad ingredients.
Pour all of the salad dressing over the edamame salad and mix well until the vegetables are coated in dressing.
Taste the salad for flavor and add sea salt to your personal taste. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat if you’d like.
Serve edamame salad with your main entree, such as Grilled Chicken, Grilled Salmon, or Crock Pot Korean Shredded BBQ Beef, and enjoy!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
The next time you’re looking for a refreshing side dish, whip up this easy dreamy side dish! This easy edamame salad recipe is ideal for the warm summer months, but can easily be prepared year round too. Make it in bulk for meal prep to enjoy alongside your weekday meals, or as a light lunch.
The best part is protein-packed edamame adds extra protein to any meal for those cognizant of their daily intake of protein.
If you love healthy vegetable side dishes like this one, also try these reader favorites.
More Healthy Side Dishes:
- Corn and Tomato Salad
- Crunchy Kale Slaw
- Black Bean Salad
- Spring Mix Salad
- Eggplant Caponata
- The Best Broccoli Salad
Drop a comment below letting me know how you serve your edamame salad!
Edamame Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen edamame thawed 12 ounce package
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 grated carrot about 1/2 cup
Garlic Ginger Dressing:
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Begin by thawing your edamame. You can do so slowly by placing the bag of edamame in the refrigerator. For a quicker thaw, dump the frozen edamame into a large bowl and fill with cold water. Allow it to sit until it has thawed, about 10 minutes.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Transfer all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Pour in the salad dressing and toss until everything is coated in dressing.
- Taste the salad for flavor and add sea salt to your personal taste. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat if you’d like.
