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Cucumber Edamame Salad

Cucumber Edamame Salad: A Crunchy Summer Delight

Cucumber Edamame Salad is a light and refreshing meal that comes together in less than 20 minutes, perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil can substitute with extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar add a teaspoon of sugar or honey if unseasoned
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Salad
  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shelled edamame thawed frozen edamame works
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves torn into smaller pieces
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 pinch Aleppo pepper flakes or crushed red pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, seasoned rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, tamari, and freshly grated ginger. Add minced garlic and season with salt. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
  2. Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the shelled edamame, diced avocado, chopped green onions, and fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad and season lightly with salt.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enhance the flavor by chilling the salad before serving and store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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