Spicy Cucumber Edamame Salad Recipe
This Spicy Cucumber Edamame Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or side dish. The combination of crunchy cucumber, protein-packed edamame, and a spicy sesame dressing creates a deliciously satisfying salad.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Salad:
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame (defrosted)
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese (or 1/4 avocado diced)
- 1 green onion (sliced)
For the Dressing:
- 1 Tbsp sesame dressing (store bought or use recipe below)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili crisp
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic (optional)
- Tortilla chips or crackers for serving
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for your salad dressing until combined. If you’re using store-bought dressing, skip this step.
- Assemble the Salad: In a separate bowl, combine the salad ingredients with the dressing. Stir until the vegetables are well-coated.
- Serve: Serve the salad with tortilla chips or crackers for a delicious meal or side dish.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for a few hours to let the flavors meld together.
- Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Spicy Cucumber Edamame Salad, Salad Recipe, Edamame Salad, Asian Salad