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The edamame and cucumber salad in a wooden bowl topped with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
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Edamame cucumber salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This easy Edamame Cucumber Salad is fresh and crunchy and makes a great, protein-packed, side salad. Made with tender edamame and crunchy cucumber, tossed in a flavourful zesty dressing, fresh herbs and crunchy sesame seeds. It’s light but filling, crisp, flavorful and easy to make.

Servings: 4 servings
Author: Helena
Ingredients
  • 2 English cucumber sliced in half lengthwise, deseeded and then sliced into half moon pieces
  • 2 cup edamame, shelled and frozen, defrosted
  • 2-3 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon

    sesame seeds

Dressing
  • ¼ cup avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 large clove of garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
Dressing

  1. Stir together the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl or jar. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Salad

  1. Add the sliced cucumber, edamame, fresh cilantro or parsley, sesame seeds and sliced green onion to a salad bowl.

  2. Pour over the dressing and toss to combine. Top with some extra sesame seeds, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.