Serve Up This Mediterranean Edamame Salad For a Protein-Packed Meal
This protein-rich salad is perfect for a healthy lunch, or as a side with dinner.
| Servings |
| 8servings |
| Servings |
| 8servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame beans
- 1 cup cooked couscous
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved, or 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1-in. wedges
- 1 cup English cucumber sliced
- 2/3 cup green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted, halved
- 1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves torn into 1/2-in. pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley torn into 1/2-in. pieces
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
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Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add edamame beans and cook, covered, over medium heat until tender, three to four minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- For the dressing, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a screw-top jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to blend.
- Combine cooked couscous, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, olives, mint, parsley and edamame in a large bowl. Just before serving, drizzle the lemon dressing over salad and toss to coat well. Sprinkle each serving with feta.
Recipe Notes
Per serving: 220 calories, 7 g protein, 17 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 10 g carbohydrates, 3 g fibre, 15 mg cholesterol
