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Chickpea Edamame Salad with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

Chickpea Edamame Salad with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette Bliss

A colorful and nutritious Chickpea Edamame Salad with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette, perfect for a quick lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Edamame fresh or frozen, shelled
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Carrot shredded
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
For the Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil can substitute with another oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar can use apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup can substitute with agave nectar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Combine Salad Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, shelled edamame, diced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and sliced green onions. Gently mix the ingredients together using a spatula until evenly combined.
Prepare Vinaigrette
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, honey (or maple syrup), and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Dress Salad
  1. Slowly pour the ginger sesame vinaigrette over the salad mix, ensuring even coverage. Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients without breaking the chickpeas.
Garnish & Serve
  1. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of your salad for a final touch of crunch. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill for flavor, and customize by adding other veggies like cucumber or avocado.

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