Description
Cucumber Edamame Salad: Your New Favorite Make-Ahead Dish is a vibrant and delicious option that brings together fresh, nutritious ingredients for a delightful meal. This refreshing salad features crunchy cucumbers, protein-rich edamame, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty dressing of avocado oil and sesame. It’s not only visually appealing but also perfect for busy weekdays or as a light lunch option. With its bold flavors from ginger and garlic, this salad is sure to impress at gatherings or potlucks. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly—just prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cucumbers
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium tamari/soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 cup green onion
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh basil or mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, tamari/soy sauce, ginger, and garlic until blended.
- 2. Slice the cucumbers and dice the avocado. Thinly slice the green onion.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, edamame, avocado, green onion, and sesame seeds.
- 4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
- 5. For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg