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Crisp Edamame Salad with Ginger Garlic Dressing and Avocado Recipe

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3.9 from 12 reviews

A vibrant and refreshing Edamame Salad combining crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and protein-rich beans, all tossed in a zesty Asian-inspired ginger garlic dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or side dish.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 ½ cups shelled edamame, fresh or frozen – 225g
  • 1 ½ cups diced cucumber – 200g
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage – 70g
  • 1 cup cooked white beans, cannellini or navy beans, rinsed and drained – 165g
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onions – 50g
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro – 20g
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted unsalted cashews – 30g
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds – 9g
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced – about 200g

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce – 30mL
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar – 15mL
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice – 15mL
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup – 20g
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil – 10mL
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger – 5g
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced – 6g
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes – 1g

Instructions

  1. Cook Edamame: If using frozen edamame, bring a pot of water to a boil, add edamame, and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let cool completely.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooled edamame, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red cabbage, cooked white beans, sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped roasted unsalted cashews, and toasted sesame seeds.
  3. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
  4. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  5. Add Avocado: Carefully fold in the diced avocado last to avoid mashing it, maintaining its creamy texture within the salad.
  6. Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the best crunch and freshness, or refrigerate it for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen shelled edamame according to availability.
  • To save time, use canned white beans, but rinse and drain them well.
  • Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • For added crunch, use roasted unsalted cashews as recommended.
  • Serve immediately after adding avocado to avoid browning.
  • This salad is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one day.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian