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Crunchy Sesame Edamame Salad

A crunchy edamame salad with carrots, red cabbage, bell pepper and a sesame-ginger dressing. 15 grams of plant protein and 8 grams of fiber.

  • 15g protein
  • 239 calories
  • 15 minutes
  • 4 servings

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By The Protein First Kitchen Team. Published

Fresh edamame pods
Photo by @filipp_roman_photography on Unsplash

This edamame salad is crunchy, colorful and full of plant protein: 15 grams per serving, plus 8 grams of fiber. It takes 15 minutes, uses frozen edamame, and holds up in the fridge for four days.

Why edamame

Shelled edamame has about 18 grams of protein per cup, more than most other vegetables and beans. It is also sturdy, so this salad never wilts.

Make it a meal

  • Add 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice.
  • Top with miso glazed salmon or shredded chicken.
  • Toss in a handful of chopped peanuts for extra crunch.

It is also a great side next to a shrimp stir fry.

Crunchy Sesame Edamame Salad

Prep 15 min. Cook 0 min. Makes 4 servings of about 1 1/4 cups.

Servings

Ingredients

Sesame-ginger dressing

Instructions

  1. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Add the edamame, bell pepper, carrots, cabbage and green onions. Toss well.
  3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve right away or chill up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Thaw frozen edamame overnight in the fridge or under cold running water for 2 minutes.
  • Add cubed baked tofu or shredded chicken for a full meal.

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    Questions people ask

    Do you need to cook frozen edamame for salad?

    Shelled frozen edamame is already blanched, so you only need to thaw it. Boil it 2 minutes if you prefer it softer.

    How much protein is in edamame?

    About 18 grams per cup of shelled edamame, which makes it one of the highest-protein vegetables.

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