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Chickpea Edamame Salad with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

Chickpea Edamame Salad with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette Bliss

This Chickpea Edamame Salad with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette is a vibrant celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for quick meals or gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup Edamame shelled, fresh or frozen
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Carrot shredded
  • a handful Green Onions sliced
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Sesame Oil can be replaced with olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar can use apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine one can of drained chickpeas, 1 cup of shelled edamame, one diced red bell pepper, one shredded carrot, and a handful of sliced green onions. Toss gently until evenly mixed.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together a quarter cup of sesame oil, three tablespoons of rice vinegar, two tablespoons of soy sauce, one tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, one tablespoon of honey, and one minced garlic clove until smooth.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat without overmixing.
  4. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sesame seeds over the top and serve immediately, or chill for 15-20 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Prepare in advance and store in an airtight container for meal prep.

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