Edamame Salad with Peanut Sauce
There’s nothing quite like a refreshing Edamame Salad with Peanut Sauce recipe to brighten your day! This vibrant dish is a delightful fusion of crisp vegetables and protein-packed edamame, all generously coated in a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed as a light lunch, a nourishing side dish at dinner, or as a vibrant centerpiece at your next gathering. Bursting with colors and textures—from the crunchy cucumbers and sweet bell peppers to the nutty sesame seeds—this salad embodies health without sacrificing taste. Whip it up in no time and relish in the satisfaction of creating a dish that’s not only delicious but also richly satisfying!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shelled edamame
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1–2 medium carrots, shredded
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2–3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook edamame in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes (4-8 minutes for pods). Drain and cool in an ice bath.
- Dice cucumber, bell pepper, and shred carrots while the edamame cools.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and honey until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all vegetables and cooled edamame; gently fold in peanut sauce until well mixed.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving; garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg