Spicy Cucumber Edamame Salad: A Refreshing Twist!
A refreshing and spicy salad featuring cucumbers and edamame, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup edamame, shelled
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers and shelled edamame.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and edamame mixture.
- Toss to combine and ensure everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili paste to your spice preference.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped bell peppers or radishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg