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Sesame Ginger Edamame Cucumber Salad

This Sesame Ginger Edamame Cucumber Salad is fresh, colorful, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, edamame, scallions, and cilantro are tossed in a light sesame ginger dressing that is tangy, savory, and slightly sweet.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: easy recipe, fresh vegetables, healthy dinner, healthy lunch, healthy recipe, meal prep, protein, protein packed, salad recipe, weight loss
Servings: 6
Author: Chef Allie's Kitchen

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients

SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups English cucumber large chunks
  • 2 cups Shelled edamame
  • 1 cup Grape tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1 cup Multi colored bell peppers chopped small
  • 1/2 cup Scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped fine

DRESSING

  • 2 TBSP Rice vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 TBSP Sugar free pancake syrup or maple syrup (macros will change)
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Ginger paste
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the cucumber, grape tomatoes, edamame, scallions, bell peppers, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the rice vinegar, coconut aminos, sugar-free pancake syrup, garlic powder, ginger paste, and sesame oil.
  • Taste the dressing and season with salt and pepper as desired. Keep in mind that soy sauce may be saltier than coconut aminos, so you may not need much additional salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 20 to 30 minutes before serving. This gives the vegetables time to absorb the sesame ginger flavor.
  • Toss again before serving. Top with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition

Nutrition is estimated using coconut aminos and sugar-free pancake syrup. Exact nutrition will vary depending on the brands used, the preparation of the edamame, and any optional ingredients.

Entire Recipe

  • Calories: approximately 563
  • Protein: approximately 43.1 grams
  • Carbohydrates: approximately 62.3 grams
  • Fat: approximately 21.5 grams
  • Fiber: approximately 23.7 grams

Nutrition Per Serving — 6 Servings

Serving size: approximately 1⅙ cups
  • Calories: approximately 94
  • Protein: approximately 7.2 grams
  • Carbohydrates: approximately 10.4 grams
  • Fat: approximately 3.6 grams
  • Fiber: approximately 3.9 grams

Nutrition Per Serving — 8 Servings

Serving size: approximately ⅞ cup
  • Calories: approximately 70
  • Protein: approximately 5.4 grams
  • Carbohydrates: approximately 7.8 grams
  • Fat: approximately 2.7 grams
  • Fiber: approximately 3 grams