Edamame Garden Salad

SERVES: 6

The popular Asian soybean, edamame, turns this ordinary corn and bean garden salad into something extraordinary. Edamame Garden Salad is a healthy go-along that fits any of your main-dish favorites.

What You'll Need

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup natural flavor rice vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups edamame, cooked according to package directions (see Notes)
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

What to Do

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, rice vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper; mix well and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Edamame can usually be found in the freezer section of the supermarket, either in the vegetable or ethnic food section.
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