Description

This Cucumber Edamame Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing is a fresh, crunchy, and satisfying salad packed with crisp cucumbers, protein-rich edamame, creamy avocado, roasted cashews, and green onions. Tossed in a bright and savory miso-lime dressing, it’s the perfect quick lunch, light dinner, or meal-prep-friendly side dish for busy days.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

1 English cucumber or 2–3 Persian cucumbers, chopped
1¼ cups shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
1 avocado, cubed
1 teaspoon lime juice
Pinch of salt
½ cup roasted cashews, roughly chopped
½ tablespoon sesame seeds
1 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Optional Toppings

Chili crunch or chili garlic sauce
Extra sesame seeds
Extra green onions

For the Creamy Miso Dressing

3 tablespoons avocado oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 tablespoon white miso paste (or yellow miso paste)
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

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Instructions

Cook the edamame according to package directions. Drain and allow it to cool completely.
Place the cubed avocado in a small bowl. Toss with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
In a small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, lime juice, sugar or honey, miso paste, grated garlic, and toasted sesame oil until smooth. Alternatively, blend for a creamier texture.
In a large serving bowl, combine chopped cucumber, cooled edamame, avocado, cashews, sesame seeds, and green onions.
Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Drizzle with additional dressing as desired.
Garnish with extra green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crunch if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

For best texture, serve immediately after assembling.
Blend the dressing for an extra creamy consistency.
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, or tofu for a heartier meal.
Store leftover dressing separately for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
If making ahead, add the avocado just before serving.
Persian cucumbers can be substituted for English cucumber.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook / Tossed Salad
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 315 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 290 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 10 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg