Edamame Pasta Salad Recipes

DO-AHEAD EDAMAME PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well mixed.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Meanwhile, cook soybeans as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large bowl, toss pasta, soybeans, remaining salad ingredients and dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook edamame in the boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and chill in the refrigerator.
• Combine napa cabbage, bok choy, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt in a small bowl. Let sit in at room temperature until cabbage is slightly wilted, about 20 minutes.
• Stir edamame and carrots into cabbage mixture. Refrigerate until fully chilled, 1 hour.
• Top edamame salad with sesame seeds and daikon radish before serving.

EDAMAME PASTA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, preferably tender. When it's done cooking, rinse with cold water and pour in a large serving bowl or container.
• Rinse and drain the black beans and edamame.
• Thaw the corn (and edamame).
• Mix the corn, edamame, and black beans together with the pasta.
• Make the dressing by putting all the dressing ingredients in a blender (except the sesame seeds) and pulse until fully mixed.
• Stir in the sesame seeds.
• Pour the completed dressing over the pasta, and let chill for about 45 minutes-1 hour then serve. Lasts about 4-5 days fresh and great for brown-bagging lunch; and if your workplace lacks a fridge, don't fear due to the lack of dairy products!

SALMON AND EDAMAME PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water 5 minutes. Add edamame; cook 6 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add salmon; cook 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once. Coarsely chop salmon. Add to pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
• Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes or until tender.
• Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Add spinach mixture and dill to pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Add mustard, salt, and pepper; toss gently to coat.

EDAMAME, SALMON, AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta. Return to a boil and boil for 4 minutes. Stir in the edamame. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the pasta is just tender. Drain well in a colander.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the salmon, celery, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes.
• Stir the pasta mixture into the salmon mixture.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients except the lettuce. Pour over the salad, tossing to coat.
• Place 2 lettuce leaves on each plate. Spoon the salad onto the lettuce.
• nutrition information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 365
• Total Fat: 7.5g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
• Monounsaturated: 2.0g
• Cholesterol: 58mg
• Sodium: 375mg
• Carbohydrates: 46g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 28g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 3 Starch
• 3 Lean Meat

CREAMY EDAMAME PESTO PASTA WITH ROCKET SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the frozen edamame in a bowl, pour over 2 tbsp of water and cook in the microwave on high for about 5 mins. Leave in the water, covered, for 2 mins more. Alternatively, simmer the edamame in a pan of boiling water for 2-3 mins.
• To make the pesto, put 150g of the edamame, the oil, cashews, garlic, parmesan and some seasoning in a blender and whizz to a smooth paste. You can add up to 6 tbsp water to help it blend if the mixture is too thick.
• Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the pesto and the remaining edamame, then serve with the rocket on the side and an extra grating of cheese, if you like.