Edamame Salad with Tahini Ginger Vinaigrette
Healthy edamame salad with carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, sliced almonds, and chopped fresh cilantro is an easy high protein side dish! Toss everything in a delicious tahini ginger vinaigrette to bring this salad together. So simple to make in less than 15 minutes! Perfect for meal prep lunches throughout the week, or for your next gathering.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups Edamame shells
- 1 cup Matchstick carrots
- 1/2 cup Chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup Red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup Chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup Slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Smooth tahini
- 3 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Toss the edamame, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onion into a large bowl.
- In a food processor or blender, combine all salad dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. You may need to add a few tablespoons of water to get a thinner consistency.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine. Top with slivered almonds and cilantro to serve.