Edamame Salad with Corn, Black Beans, and Lime Recipe
A refreshing and nutritious Edamame Salad featuring shelled edamame, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, tossed with lime juice and cilantro for a zesty, vibrant side dish perfect for warm days or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen shelled edamame
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the edamame: Prepare the shelled edamame by cooking according to the package directions, usually boiling or steaming until tender. Once cooked, drain well and allow to cool slightly to room temperature.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled edamame, drained black beans, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, and minced cilantro. Gently mix the ingredients to combine evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Add dressing and seasoning: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the salad and sprinkle with one teaspoon of salt. Toss gently again to coat all ingredients with the lime juice and salt, ensuring the flavors meld nicely.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to develop fully. For the best flavor, chill overnight before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to drain and rinse canned black beans well to remove excess sodium.
- Use ripe avocado to ensure a creamy texture in the salad.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days but is freshest the day it is made.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeño.
- Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or added to wraps and bowls.
Keywords: Edamame salad, black bean salad, corn salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, avocado salad, easy salad recipe
