Middle Eastern Edamame Salad

Name: Middle Eastern Edamame Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 400g edamame; 300g sliced cucumber; 150g crumbled feta cheese; 100g thinly sliced red onion; 50g chopped parsley; 60ml freshly squeezed lemon juice; 120ml olive oil olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Prep: 20 minsCook: 10 mins

Prep

20 mins

Cook

10 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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A refreshing and flavorful salad originating from the Middle East, made with boiled edamame, crunchy cucumber, and tangy feta cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings:

400edamame
300 slicedcucumber
150 crumbledfeta cheese(salted)
100 thinly slicedred onion
50 choppedparsley
60 freshly squeezedlemon juice(optional)
120 olive oilolive oil
2 clovesgarlic(minced)
1 teaspooncumin
1 teaspoonsalt
1 teaspoonblack pepper

Instructions

1
Boil the edamame in salted water until tender, then drain and chill.
Tip: To speed up the process, you can blanch the edamame in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cooled edamame, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
Tip: Make sure to adjust the amount of feta cheese according to your taste.
3
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: You can also add a handful of chopped mint for an extra burst of flavor.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste.
5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: If you prefer a creamier dressing, you can add a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt.
6
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to set.
7
Serve the Middle Eastern Edamame Salad chilled, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Tip: This salad is perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.

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