Edamame and Asparagus Salad
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.
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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