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Description
This salad combines edamame and chickpeas with a ginger sesame dressing. It is a simple and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups cooked edamame
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped red onion
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked edamame, chickpeas, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, and honey or maple syrup.
- Pour the dressing over the edamame and chickpea mixture.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some toasted sesame seeds or chopped nuts.
- You can prepare the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- This salad is good as a side dish or a light main course.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg