This Cucumber Edamame Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing is a fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed salad made with crisp cucumbers, tender edamame, creamy avocado, crunchy cashews, and a savory homemade miso dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy side dish for summer gatherings, meal prep lunches, or easy weeknight dinners.

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Cucumber Edamame Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing

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• Author: Chef Sara
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 4 1x

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This Cucumber Edamame Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing is a fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed salad made with crisp cucumbers, tender edamame, creamy avocado, crunchy cashews, and a savory homemade miso dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy side dish for summer gatherings, meal prep lunches, or easy weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

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• 4 – 5 mini seedless cucumbers, sliced (or 2 Persian cucumbers)
• 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
• 1 firm avocado, diced
• ½ cup roasted salted cashews, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• Juice of ½ lime
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white miso paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1
2. Dice the avocado and place it in a small bowl. Toss with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
3. Step 2
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, lime juice, miso paste, sweetener, grated garlic, and toasted sesame oil until smooth. Alternatively, blend for a creamier dressing.
5. Step 3
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, edamame, avocado, cashews, sesame seeds, and green onions.
7. Step 4
8. Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
9. Step 5
10. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional green onions, sesame seeds, chopped cashews, and a drizzle of the remaining dressing.
11. Step 6
12. Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for even more flavor.

Notes

Mini seedless or Persian cucumbers work best because they stay crisp and release less water.
Use a slightly firm avocado to prevent it from becoming mushy after mixing.

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Nutrition

• Calories: 285 kcal
• Sugar: 4 g
• Protein: 10 g