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Cashew Crunch Edamame Salad

A delightful autumn salad packed with flavor and nutrition, featuring edamame, roasted cashews, and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup edamame, shelled Use fresh or frozen, cooked according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup roasted cashews, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or raisins) Can substitute with other dried fruits.

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • If using frozen edamame, cook them according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Dice the bell peppers and chop the green onions.

Mixing the Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked edamame, bell peppers, green onions, roasted cashews, and dried cranberries. Gently toss to mix the ingredients.

Making the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Combining

  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Serving

  • Feel free to chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving or enjoy it right away.

Notes

Opt for fresh edamame for better taste. Customize nuts and experiment with seasonal vegetables for variations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
Keyword Cashew Crunch Edamame Salad, Fall Salad, gluten-free, healthy salad, vegetarian
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