About This Recipe

Edamame salad is the meal prep salad that makes plant-based eating genuinely satisfying. Shelled edamame, sweet corn, crisp red pepper, and fresh cilantro tossed in a sesame ginger dressing — it's bright, crunchy, and packed with 15 grams of plant protein per serving. Ready in 10 minutes and better the next day as the edamame absorbs the dressing. This is the salad that converts people who claim they don't like healthy food.

Why You'll Love It

  • 15 grams of plant protein per serving — no meat required
  • Ready in 10 minutes — the fastest high-protein meal you can make
  • Better the next day — ideal for meal prep
  • The sesame ginger dressing is so good people ask for it by itself

Edamame Salad (High Protein, 10 Minutes)

Edamame Salad (High Protein, 10 Minutes)
10 min
Prep
0 min
Cook
10 min
Total
4
Servings
⭐ 4.8
Rating
245
Calories

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (300g) shelled edamame, thawed
  • 1 cup (165g) corn kernels (canned, frozen-thawed, or fresh)
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • For dressing: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp fresh ginger grated, 1 clove garlic minced
  • Optional: 1 avocado diced, 1 cup shredded purple cabbage, crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. 1Make dressing Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic together until combined....
  2. 2Combine salad In a large bowl, toss edamame, corn, red pepper, green onions, and cilantro together....
  3. 3Dress Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly....
  4. 4Finish Top with sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or refrigerate — this salad gets better as it sits....

Ingredients

2 cups (300g) shelled edamame, thawed 1 cup (165g) corn kernels (canned, frozen-thawed, or fresh) 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 3 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp sesame seeds For dressing: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp fresh ginger grated, 1 clove garlic minced Optional: 1 avocado diced, 1 cup shredded purple cabbage, crushed peanuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Make dressing

    Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic together until combined.

  2. 2

    Combine salad

    In a large bowl, toss edamame, corn, red pepper, green onions, and cilantro together.

  3. 3

    Dress

    Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.

  4. 4

    Finish

    Top with sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or refrigerate — this salad gets better as it sits.

Pro Tips

🏆 Chef Tips
  • This salad improves after 30 minutes of marinating — the edamame absorbs the dressing flavors.
  • Rinse canned corn or thaw frozen corn completely and pat dry for best texture.
  • Add shredded cabbage for crunch and extra nutrients — it holds up well even when dressed.
  • Double the dressing — it keeps in the fridge 2 weeks and works on any Asian-inspired salad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Edamame has about 17g protein per cup. A serving of this salad provides approximately 13-15g plant protein.
Yes — edamame is one of the few complete plant proteins, meaning it contains all essential amino acids. It's also rich in fiber, iron, and folate.
Refrigerate up to 4 days — it actually gets better after day 1. Add sesame seeds fresh before serving to maintain crunch.
Add grilled shrimp, sliced chicken, or tofu. The sesame ginger dressing complements all three.

Nutrition Per Serving

245
Calories
14g
Protein
26g
Carbs
11g
Fat
7g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
520mg
Sodium
1g
Sat. Fat