Protein-Packed Edamame Salad Recipe (20 Minutes) Recipe
This Protein-Packed Edamame Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and nutritious dish perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy side. Combining tender shelled edamame with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and a zesty lime dressing, it’s bursting with flavor and an excellent source of plant-based protein. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy, gluten-free, and vegetarian recipe that makes a refreshing and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Edamame
- 9 oz shelled edamame (about 1½ cups)
Vegetables
- 3 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped (about ½ medium onion)
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Seasonings & Dressing
- ¾–1 teaspoon Himalayan salt, adjust to taste
- ½–¾ teaspoon finely ground black pepper, adjust to taste
- ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste or substitute paprika for mild heat)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 large lime)
Instructions
- Prepare Edamame: If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions (usually boiling or steaming for 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside to cool while you prepare the vegetables.
- Chop the Vegetables: Quarter or quarter the cherry or grape tomatoes. Finely chop the cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper into pieces about the size of the edamame beans. Finely chop the cilantro leaves as well. Add all the vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the Salad: Add the cooled edamame beans to the vegetable mixture. Pour fresh lime juice over the ingredients, then season with Himalayan salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (or paprika for milder flavor). Toss everything together thoroughly to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately as a light meal or side dish for a fresh, protein-rich option.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Substitute paprika for cayenne to reduce heat if desired.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Frozen shelled edamame works well and is convenient.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Keywords: edamame salad, protein salad, healthy salad, gluten free, vegetarian, quick salad, fresh salad
