Mediterranean Diet Friendly Edamame Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Total time25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time5 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Edamame Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

This crunchy, colorful salad piles up bright edamame, shredded purple cabbage, julienned carrots, scallions, and red bell pepper into one vibrant bowl, then finishes with a fresh scattering of cilantro. The dressing whisks together extra-virgin olive oil, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and garlic into a glossy, well-balanced coating that clings to every piece of vegetable. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and roughly chopped almonds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra richness from good plant-based fats. Edamame brings a plant-forward protein boost, while the mix of fresh vegetables and olive oil keeps things light, colorful, and full of texture. It's a quick, no-cook-required salad (beyond a fast blanch) that comes together fast and holds up well for make-ahead lunches. This one is a genuinely great fit for a Mediterranean-style way of eating, built on vegetables, olive oil, and simple, wholesome ingredients.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

2 cups frozen shelled edamame
2 cups purple cabbage, thinly shredded
2 medium carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

For the dressing

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 clove garlic, finely grated
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

For serving

2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
¼ cup dry-roasted almonds, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 3–4 minutes, until bright green and just tender. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool to the touch.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari, honey, grated ginger, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

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