Skinny Green Bean And Edamame Salad Recipes

SKINNY GREEN BEAN AND EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare balsamic dressing by combining the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Prepare green beans and edamame according to package directions. Drain; combine in a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, then add tomatoes. Drizzle with half of the dressing; toss gently to coat.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine feta cheese and yogurt; use a fork to mash into paste. Add basil and garlic; mash to blend. Season with half of the salt and half of the pepper. Set aside.
• Spread feta mixture on bread slices. Place slices on serving plates. Mound green bean mixture on top of bread slices. Drizzle with remaining dressing and season with remaining salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil leaves.

EDAMAME THREE-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic (if using), parsley (if using dried), & basil/cilantro (if using dried).
• Cut the kernels off the ear of corn or place the thawed corn in a large bowl.
• Stir in the soy beans (edamame), kidney beans, garbanzo beans, scallions, bell pepper, parsley (if using fresh), & basil/cilantro (if using fresh).
• Gently toss in the dressing.

EDAMAME-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Use unsalted ingredients when possible, otherwise, rinse well to get rid of excess salt.
• Put edamame in microwave-safe covered dish (I use pyrex glass 2 QT dish), add a few tablespoons of water, cook for 4 mins or as per directions.
• Cut up red pepper into small cubes, set aside.
• Pour cooked edamame and can of corn into colander, rinse with cold water to chill, shake off excess water, and pour into serving dish (I use same glass dish).
• Empty cans of beans into colander, rinse well with cold water until it runs clear and shake off excess water.
• Pour beans into dish with edamame and corn.
• Add cut red pepper to dish.
• Add fresh dill to taste (I cut up with scissors).
• Add lime juice and Italian dressing, reduce dressing to cut back on salt, fat.
• Season to taste with ground pepper.
• Optional: Add a chopped avocado for a richer-tasting dish.
• Serve immediately or even better, chill before serving.

EDAMAME BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add frozen corn; cook and stir until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir edamame, black beans, garbanzo beans, roasted red pepper, sea salt and cumin into corn mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cilantro and lime juice; toss to combine.