Asian Edamame Salad (Printable)

Steamed edamame tossed with carrots, bell pepper, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 2 cups shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Sesame Ginger Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
14 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add edamame and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking.
02 - In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup or honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooked edamame, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions. Pour dressing over and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro over the salad. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can serve dinner to hungry guests without stress.
  • The ginger sesame dressing is so addictive you'll find yourself wanting to pour it on everything else in your fridge.
  • It tastes even better after sitting for a bit, so you can prep it ahead and let the flavors get to know each other.
02 -
  • If you make this salad ahead, wait to add the sesame seeds and cilantro until the moment you serve it, or they'll go soft and lose their magic.
  • The ginger flavor blooms as it sits, so if you taste the dressing right after making it, know that it'll be more intense in an hour. This is actually a gift because it means the salad tastes better the next day.
03 -
  • Don't skip toasting your own sesame seeds—it takes two minutes and transforms them from forgettable to essential.
  • Fresh ginger makes a real difference here, so take the time to grate it instead of using the jarred version.
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