Description
A vibrant and protein-packed Spicy Cucumber Edamame Salad featuring fresh diced cucumber, tender edamame, and a flavorful sesame dressing with a spicy kick. This refreshing salad is perfect as a light meal or a crunchy snack served with tortilla chips or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen Shelled Edamame (defrosted)
- 1 cup Diced Cucumber
- 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or Diced Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onion
Sesame Dressing
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili Crisp
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic (optional, minced)
To Serve
- 1 bag Tortilla Chips or Crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, chili crisp, honey, rice vinegar, and optional minced garlic until well combined to create a flavorful and spicy sesame dressing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients. In a separate large bowl, add the defrosted shelled edamame, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese or diced avocado (choose based on your preference), and sliced green onion.
- Toss with Dressing. Pour the prepared sesame dressing over the salad ingredients and gently stir to evenly coat everything with the spicy, tangy sauce without mashing the avocado or feta.
- Serve Immediately. Transfer the salad to serving bowls and serve immediately alongside a bag of tortilla chips or crackers for dipping, providing a satisfying crunchy contrast.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with diced avocado.
- The salad is best served immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the cucumber and chips.
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp to control the heat level according to your taste.
- If you prefer, make your own sesame dressing by combining the specified dressing ingredients in your preferred proportions.
