Edamame and Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A refreshing Japanese-inspired salad with steamed edamame, crisp cucumber, and a sesame-lime dressing for a light, umami-rich dish. This Japanese-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs edamame, cucumber, carrots into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup edamame
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup carrots
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: Steam edamame for 5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. Slice cucumber and carrots into 1/4-inch coins.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Toss cucumber, carrots, and edamame with 1/3 of the dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining dressing. Serve chilled.