Edamame Salad with Peanut Sauce

Edamame Salad with Peanut Sauce

from noracooks.com
Salad
20 min
315 kcal / serving

This protein-packed Edamame Salad tosses crunchy and colorful vegetables in a Thai-inspired peanut dressing. Enjoy it as a refreshing side dish or a hearty meal!

Ingredients

  • 16 ouncesfrozen shelled edamame
  • 1 cupshredded red cabbage
  • 1 cupshredded carrots
  • ½ cupchopped green onions
  • 2 cupschopped kale
  • ¼ cupchopped cilantro (optional)
  • ½ cupchopped peanuts (or cashews)
  • 6 tablespoonscreamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoonsseasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoonspure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoontoasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoonground ginger
  • 1 teaspoonsriracha hot sauce (or to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook or thaw the edamame according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water.

  2. 2

    Add the edamame to a large bowl, along with all other salad ingredients.

  3. 3

    In a small-medium bowl, add the peanut sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Whisk in a little warm water if it's too thick.

  4. 4

    Pour the sauce over the salad and toss until well combined.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle more chopped nuts on top, if desired. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving, if possible.