Cucumber Edamame Salad Recipe
A refreshing and healthy Cucumber Edamame Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, protein-rich edamame, and a light dressing of sesame oil and rice vinegar. Perfect as a light side dish or a nutritious snack, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors.
- Author: Lara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Salad Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumber and ensure the edamame has been cooked and cooled to room temperature.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumber and edamame. Drizzle sesame oil and rice vinegar over them.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until the cucumber and edamame are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a final gentle toss and serve cold as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Edamame can be replaced with green peas for a variation.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh within 1-2 days.
- Can be served as a light appetizer or a healthy snack.
Keywords: Cucumber salad, Edamame salad, Healthy salad, Vegan salad, Asian salad, Quick salad