Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 medium-large English cucumber (diced (about 2 cups))
- 12 ounces frozen shelled edamame (thawed according to packet instructions, and dried)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced (about 2 cups))
- 1 cup cooked black lentils (Puy, French, or green lentils)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 4 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional)
- Juice of 1 medium lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- For the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, tamari, sriracha, ground ginger, garlic powder, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, and maple syrup until well blended. Set aside.
- For the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine edamame, lentils, cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Pour in the dressing and mix thoroughly.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top and season with salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by adding nuts for extra crunch or swapping out vegetables based on preference. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
