Description
Discover the deliciousness of our Edamame Salad with Peanut Sauce recipe! This vibrant and nutritious dish combines crunchy vegetables and protein-packed edamame, all smothered in a rich, creamy peanut sauce. It’s perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a quick lunch option. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful salad that is versatile enough to serve as a side dish or main course. Enjoy it fresh or allow it to chill in the fridge to let the flavors meld beautifully. With its bright colors and satisfying textures, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shelled edamame
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1–2 medium carrots, shredded
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¾ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: dice cucumber, chop bell pepper, shred carrots, and slice red onion.
- Cook edamame by boiling for about 4–5 minutes until tender; drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and water until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked edamame with prepared veggies and cilantro.
- Pour peanut sauce over the mixture and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg