ASIAN EDAMAME SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

This easy Edamame Salad with ginger dressing is spoon licking good! One of my favorite Asian salad recipes, this salad combines shelled edamame, red bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers all wrapped in a sweet, sour and just-enough-spice dressing !!!

Published: 15 Sept 11

Last Updated: 21 June 19

Summer is coming and cool salads are at the top of my “must make list”. Asian salad recipes like Thai Cucumber Salad with Lime Dressing and   Thai Coleslaw with Coconut and Lime are especially appealing! Cool and crunchy, they’re just what I want of a hot day – or night!

My new obsession is this Edamame bean salad. Made with frozen, shelled edamame, it’s a snap to put together! You can totally make it ahead of time and it travels beautifully. Backyard BBQ (check) office lunch (check) or ” I’m starving, it’s lunch and there is NOTHING to eat!”  – (total check!).

See why I am in love with this salad??

The real star of this salad though is the dressing! You’ll want to drizzle it over darn near everything –  fresh fish, shrimp, other salads, chicken, or steamed or roasted veggies! With a jar of this zippy dressing in the fridge, summer meals are a no brainer!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS EDAMAME SALAD:

• red, orange or yellow bell peppers
• cucumbers – I like to use the small Persian ones.
• red onion
• carrots – I like using shredded carrots but you could use diced or sliced carrots.
• frozen, shelled edamame
• fresh cilantro (totally optional!)

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE GINGER DRESSING:

• soy sauce
• orange juice
• honey
• fresh ginger
• garlic
• sesame oil
• rice wine vinegar
• vegetable oil (in a pinch you could use olive oil but I like the neutral flavor of vegetable oil).

HOW TO THISMAKE EDAMAME SALAD RECIPE:

It seriously couldn’t be easier!

1. Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2. Place in a large bowl.
3. Add all the dressing ingredients (except the vegetable oil) to a blender and blend on high for a minute.
4. Taste the dressing and add salt and black pepper if needed.
5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss.
6. EAT!

TIPS FOR SERVING THIS ASIAN EDAMAME SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING:

• This salad is great “as is”. But it’s also fabulous tossed with greens or with cold noodles!
• It’s also terrific with leftover roasted chicken for an additional protein boost.
• Sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, sliced almonds and crushed up ramen noodles all make delicious toppings. Mix and match to your heart’s desire.
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