Japanese Edamame Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Japanese edamame salad is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just an hour and feels so much fancier than the effort requires. The edamame brings a wonderful protein boost that keeps me satisfied, plus they're packed with fiber and nutrients that make me feel good about what I'm eating. What I love most is how customizable it is, and you can prep everything ahead if you're busy. The creamy sesame dressing ties all the crisp vegetables and crunchy tempura bits together into something truly special, and honestly, it tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gedamame
- 100 gtempura bits
- 20 gsesame seeds
- 60 mlsesame oil
- 40 mlsoy sauce
- 20 mlrice vinegar
- 10 gsugar
- 5 gwasabi paste
- 60 gmayonnaise
- 4 headslettuce
- 8 stalksgreen onions
- 4 stickstoasted sesame sticks
- 100 gtofu
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Steam the edamame in a steamer basket until tender, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a steamer basket to prevent edamame from becoming mushy.
- 2
Toast the sesame sticks by baking in a preheated oven at 180°C for 5 minutes.
Tip: Toasted sesame sticks add a nice crunch to the salad.
- 3
In a blender or food processor, combine sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and wasabi paste.
Tip: This will make a creamy and flavorful sesame dressing.
- 4
Add the mayonnaise to the sesame dressing and blend until smooth.
Tip: This will help emulsify the dressing and give it a silky texture.
- 5
To assemble the salad, place a portion of cooked edamame on a plate, followed by a spoonful of the sesame dressing, and then top with toasted sesame sticks, green onions, and a sprinkle of tofu.
Tip: Garnish with toasted sesame sticks and a sprinkle of tofu for added texture and flavor.
- 6
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.
Tip: Don't overdress the salad, as the sesame dressing should be just creamy enough to hold the ingredients together.
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