Edamame Cucumber Salad

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Crisp and fresh, this edamame cucumber salad with arugula, avocado and green onions is tossed in a delicious soy sesame dressing. Filled with different textures, this salad is as flavorful as it is satisfying. So good!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Servings: servings

Calories: 241.5kcal

Author: Priscilla Lawrence

Equipment

bowls
paper towels
whisk

Ingredients

8-9 ounces shelled edamame
2 English cucumbers or 3 Japanese cucumbers or 6-7 Persian cucumbers
3 green onions chopped
1 large avocado or 2 small ones, chopped
2-3 cups arugula

For the honey sesame dressing

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon avocado oil or any mild tasting oil
½ to 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or more to taste
1-2 cloves garlic minced
½ to 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
¼ teaspoon salt or more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 pinch red pepper flakes optional, or more to taste

Instructions

Slice the English cucumber in half or third, then slice each piece in half lengthwise, then slice the cucumber in half-moons.
Optional: Place the chopped cucumber on paper towels with salt while you get everything else ready (this helps releasing some of the extra moisture). Peeling is optional per taste, I half-peeled mine, you can keep the skin or fully peel it.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes until incorporated.
Add the arugula, cucumber, edamame, green onions, and avocado to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add the dressing and gently toss the salad. Add more sesame seeds if you wish. Optional: chill refrigerated for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Soy Sauce: can be replaced with lite Tamari or coconut aminos.

*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

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