Edamame Salad

Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen shelled edamame
• 3 cups frozen petite corn kernels
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 3/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or marjoram or basil (or a combination)

Dressing

• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Prepare edamame according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain thoroughly.
2. Combine edamame, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, red onion, parsley, and oregano.
3. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper.
4. Add veggies to bowl and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Tip

Edamame (green soybeans) is a meat alternative that is a high quality protein and source of iron. It is also low in saturated fat and high in fibre!