Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring chickpeas, edamame, and a zesty ginger sesame vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (1.75 cups) chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed
- 200g (1 cup) edamame, shelled, fresh or frozen
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
- For the vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, and green onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, grated ginger, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea and edamame mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Make Ahead: This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Variations: Add tofu, chicken, or avocado for extra protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, edamame salad, ginger sesame vinaigrette, healthy salad, easy salad, vegetarian salad, vegan salad
