Salads are appetizers enjoyed in every season of the year.
Variety in your salads and in the ingredients you use is very important.
One ingredient you can easily add to your salad to enjoy its many nutrients and benefits is green soybeans (edamame).
Stay with us in this article as we show you how to make a soy salad.
This salad is very easy to make and is a great option for entertaining guests.
Soy salad is packed with protein, which makes it a great choice for vegetarians. One cup of soybeans contains 18.5 grams of protein.
It is also loaded with fiber, 8 grams per cup to be exact.
Diets rich in fiber are linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
One cup of soybeans contains more than half of the recommended daily amount of manganese for adults. Manganese plays a role in bone health.
Green soybeans are also full of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants that support overall health.
As you can see, green soybeans have plenty to offer that draws people's attention, and needless to say, alongside their many benefits, soybeans also taste delicious and have a wonderful texture.
Along with the soybeans, you can add a red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds to the salad.
Besides green soybeans, you can also cook with textured soy protein (soy chunks), a dried soy product used as a plant-based meat substitute.
Do You Need to Use Sesame Oil?
Yes. Sesame oil adds a unique aroma and flavor to your salad that you won't get from any other oil.
Ingredients:
Half a cup of soybeans
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon sriracha
¼ teaspoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined.
Now pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
Your soy salad is ready.
Transfer it to a serving dish right away, or cover it and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Source: https://reciperunner.com
