Gluten-Free Edamame Salad
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant edamame salad bursts with fresh, crisp flavors and a satisfying texture. A zesty lemon-Dijon dressing ties together the tender edamame and your chosen base for a refreshing side dish or light meal.
At a glance: This medium salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including shelled edamame, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Edamame Salad: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Edamame Salad: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Always ensure your Dijon mustard is certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp gluten-free Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your shelled edamame is fully cooked and has cooled to room temperature. If using optional cherry tomatoes and red onion, prepare them now by halving the tomatoes and thinly slicing the onion.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and gluten-free Dijon mustard until well combined and emulsified. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and optional minced garlic, mixing until fragrant.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled shelled edamame with the optional halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion. This creates the flavorful base of your salad.
- 4
Pour the prepared lemon-Dijon dressing over the edamame mixture. Gently toss everything together for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5
Allow the salad to marinate for at least 15-20 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld beautifully. This step enhances the overall taste and texture, making it perfect for serving.
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Tips & Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
- Zest the lemon before juicing — it's nearly impossible to zest after the lemon is squeezed.
- Roasted garlic (400°F, 30–40 min in foil) gives a sweet, mellow flavor ideal for soups and sauces.
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