Spicy Cucumber Edamame Salad: Easy Refreshing Delight for Home Chefs
A light and refreshing salad combining crunchy cucumbers and protein-packed edamame, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Begin by slicing the cucumber into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, edamame, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Cucumber Edamame Salad, healthy salad, refreshing salad