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Vegan Edamame Chickpea Salad

Vegan Edamame Chickpea Salad: Refreshing & Protein-Packed Delight

Vegan Edamame Chickpea Salad is a quick, nutritious dish bursting with flavors and packed with protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Edamame (shelled) Frozen works best.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drain and rinse.
  • 1 medium Apple Substitute with pears if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Cashews Can be replaced with walnuts or hazelnuts.
  • 1 small Shallot Can substitute with onion or omit.
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger Omit if not available.
For the Dressing
  • 1 ripe Avocado Choose ripe for best texture.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Fresh juice is preferable.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Substitutable with other neutral oils.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the edamame according to package instructions, about 5 minutes in boiling water until tender. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked edamame, drained chickpeas, diced apple, chopped cashews, minced shallot, and grated ginger.
  3. In a blender, combine avocado, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss for 1-2 minutes until well-coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, use the avocado dressing right before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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