Crunchy Asian Edamame and Broccoli Salad
This crunchy Asian edamame and broccoli salad is packed with protein, bright flavors, and a zippy homemade dressing. Easy, meal prep friendly, and naturally gluten-free!
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 9oz bag broccoli florets *or one small head
- ½ cup edamame
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ small onion (white or red) diced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Roughly chop any large florets, or if using a head of broccoli, chop the head into small florets. Then add them to a large bowl.
- Thaw out the edamame on the counter or pop them in the microwave for a minute to defrost, then add them to the bowl with the broccoli.
- Dice the bell pepper and onion and add them to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, dijon, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Then pour it over the broccoli and mix together.
- Serve right away or let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storing and meal prep
Storing: Pop it into an airtight container and stick it in the fridge, it’ll keep for about 3 or 4 days. Heads up though, the broccoli might lose a little of its crunch the longer it hangs out in the fridge.
Meal prep: The key to meal prepping this dish is storing the dressing on the side. That way you can keep those veggies snappy and bright. I usually portion it all into little meal prep containers, dressing in a mini jar, and grab them when I’m running out the door.
FAQs
What if I don’t have edamame?
No worries at all. If edamame’s hiding from you at the store, green peas, chickpeas, or even white beans will get the job done. They’ve got that same protein punch and a pretty pop of color, so you’re still winning. If you want to keep this salad Whole30 and Paleo friendly, then green peas are a great swap for the edamame!
Do I need to cook the edamame first?
Most frozen shelled edamame is already cooked, which is a lifesaver on busy nights. All you really need to do is give it a quick steam or boil for a couple of minutes to warm it up, or just let it thaw out on the counter. If it’s already thawed, you can toss it straight in, easy peasy.
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 409mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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