High Protein Edamame Salad

As a vegetarian, finding easy high protein salads is not always simple. This edamame salad is my answer. It is clean, fresh and easy to meal prep.

Edamame, lettuce, cucumber and carrot are tossed in a quick dressing of dill, coriander, lemon juice and black pepper. The only real work is the chopping.

High Protein Edamame Salad

Quick Details
Serves: 2
Time: about 15 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian

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Course Salad

Ingredients

  

For the salad

• 250 g edamame frozen, thawed and peeled
• 1 handful lettuce leaves chopped
• 1 cucumber chopped
• 1 carrot peeled and chopped
• 1 green chilli chopped

For the dressing

• 1 handful dill leaves chopped
• 1 handful coriander chopped
• 2 lemons juiced
• 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Prepare the vegetables. Add the lettuce, cucumber, carrot and green chilli to a salad bowl.
• Add the edamame. Peel the thawed edamame and add it to the bowl.
• Make the dressing. Add the dill, coriander, lemon juice, salt and black pepper to a jar and mix well.
• Toss. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well with tongs. Serve right away.

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Keyword Edamame Salad, High Protein Salad, Vegetarian Protein

Tips for the Best High Protein Edamame Salad

• Thaw the edamame fully and peel the pods before adding them.
• Make the dressing ahead and keep it separately for meal prep.
• Toss the salad just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp.
• Add a handful of roasted peanuts or seeds for crunch.

Storage

Keep the chopped vegetables and dressing in separate containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find edamame?
Look for frozen edamame in the freezer section of larger supermarkets.

Can I add paneer or tofu?
Yes. Cubes of paneer or tofu add even more protein.

Make this for your next lunch box and tell me how you liked it. Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.