Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Edamame Salad tossed with a zesty Cilantro Lime Dressing. This nutritious salad features tender edamame, sweet corn, and crunchy bell peppers, all coated in a tangy dressing made with lime juice, avocado oil, and fresh cilantro. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 2 cups frozen organic corn
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- Cilantro for garnish
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Juice of 2 limes (about 2–3 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Cook Edamame: Cook the shelled edamame according to package instructions. If using edamame pods, boil the pods in water until tender, then pop the soybeans out into a bowl.
- Heat Corn: While the edamame cooks, steam or sauté the frozen corn until it is heated through and slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and chop the green onion. Combine all these vegetables with the cooked edamame and corn in a large mixing bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a mason jar or small bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, red apple vinegar, chopped cilantro leaves, honey or agave, sea salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Shake or whisk well until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour the cilantro lime dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with extra fresh cilantro leaves if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use organic frozen corn for added sweetness and quality.
- You can substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan version.
- Edamame can be found fresh or frozen; cooking times will vary accordingly.
- This salad is great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
- Adjust seasonings in the dressing to taste, especially lime juice and salt.
Keywords: Edamame Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Summer Salad, Easy Salad Recipe
