Edamame and Asparagus Salad

Name: Edamame and Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch Asparagus; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 500 grams edamame (shelled); 2 tbsp Lemon (juice); 1 tbsp Canola oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)

May 19, 2015

Edamame and Asparagus Salad

Kids will love eating this salad with their fingers to enjoy every little bite. The contrast of grilled asparagus and cooked edamame make for a delicious salad with a hint of sesame.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Just for Kids, Salads, Side Dishes, Snack

Servings cups

Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

1 bunch Asparagus
1 tbsp sesame oil
500 grams edamame shelled
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Canola oil
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

Toss asparagus with sesame oil. Place on preheated greased grill over medium heat. Grill, turning occasionally for 7 minutes or until tender but firm and golden. Remove to cutting board and chop; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling salted water, cook edamame for 5 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl; add asparagus.
Whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt and drizzle over asparagus mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Notes

Recipe developed by Emily Richards.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 16.5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.8mg

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