Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

4 servings
This Cucumber-Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing is fresh, flavorful, and filling. It's also make-ahead friendly and perfect for weekday meals.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. avocado oil

    or grapeseed oil

  • 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp. lower-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove

    grated or minced

  • 1 lb. English or Persian cucumbers

    thinly sliced

  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 large avocado

    cut into cubes

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes or drizzle of chili oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare Sesame-Ginger Dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in mixing bowl or large glass measuring cup; whisk well to combine.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine cucumber, edamame, avocado, green onion, and sesame seeds. Season ingredients with a pinch of sea salt.Add dressing (and a pinch of chili flakes or chili oil, if desired) and toss to coat. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

20 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for a refreshingly simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that brightens up any meal? This Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing is your answer, offering vibrant taste and convenient make-ahead appeal perfect for busy weekdays.

Why This Salad Works

The magic of this salad lies in its perfectly balanced sesame-ginger dressing, a harmonious blend of healthy avocado oil, bright rice vinegar, and fragrant freshly grated ginger and garlic. This vibrant dressing beautifully coats crisp cucumbers, tender edamame, and creamy avocado, creating a symphony of textures and tastes that satisfies without being heavy.

What to Expect

When you prepare this salad, you'll discover a dish bursting with fresh, crisp notes from the thinly sliced English or Persian cucumbers. These are perfectly complemented by the slightly sweet and nutty pop of shelled edamame, adding delightful texture and protein. The rich, velvety cubes of large avocado introduce a luxurious creaminess that balances the crunch, all brought together by the zesty, savory, and umami-rich sesame-ginger dressing. Toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onion add even more layers of flavor and visual appeal. It's a light yet remarkably satisfying experience, designed to be enjoyed chilled and ready whenever you are.

Customization & Variations

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable. In the dressing, feel free to swap avocado oil for grapeseed oil if that's what you have on hand. For a different savory note, lower-sodium tamari can be used interchangeably with soy sauce. If you enjoy a touch of heat, a pinch of chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil makes a wonderful optional addition that will elevate the flavors.

Serving & Context

This versatile salad shines as a light, yet filling, lunch, a vibrant side dish for dinner, or a healthy addition to any meal prep rotation. Its fresh profile makes it ideal for warmer weather or as a refreshing counterpoint to richer main courses.

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