Enjoy this quick Edamame Salad Recipe full of protein and flavor. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings—try it today!
Author:Lillian
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:None
Total Time:0 hours
Yield:Approximately 4 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:No-cook
Cuisine:Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari
1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste)
1 medium-large English cucumber (diced, about 2 cups)
12 ounces frozen shelled edamame (thawed according to packet instructions and dried)
1 large red bell pepper (diced, about 2 cups)
1 cup cooked black lentils (Puy, French, or green lentils)
4 green onions (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
4 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional)
Juice of 1 medium lime
Salt to taste
Instructions
In a mixing bowl or Pyrex measuring cup, whisk together the rice vinegar, tamari, sriracha, ground ginger, garlic powder, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, and maple syrup until well combined.
If using mason jars: Divide the dressing evenly among four 16-ounce jars. To each jar add: ½ cup chopped cucumber, ½ cup edamame, ½ cup chopped bell pepper, ¼ cup lentils, 1 sliced green onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds. Shake well before serving. Add fresh lime juice and salt to taste.
If using a large bowl: Combine edamame, lentils, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the dressing and mix well until all ingredients are coated. Add lime juice and salt to taste before serving.