Gluten-Free Edamame Salad

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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min Serves: 4

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 October 25, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Edamame Salad: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, frozen shelled edamame is usually plain, but seasoned versions can include soy sauce, so buy plain edamame and Dijon labeled gluten-free. Toss in a clean bowl away from bread.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Edamame Salad: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Always ensure your Dijon mustard is gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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4 cups shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp gluten-free Dijon mustard Shop
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.

Nutrition (per serving)

200

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Fiber

300mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Cook frozen shelled edamame in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, then cool them in ice water so they stay bright green and firm.
Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes and drain. It loses some of its harsh bite but stays crunchy.
The edamame base keeps well for a day or two in the refrigerator, so it suits make-ahead lunches. Add the tomatoes just before serving.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Edamame Salad?

Check shelled edamame, cooked and cooled, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice before they go into Gluten-Free Edamame Salad. Frozen shelled edamame is usually plain, but seasoned versions can include soy sauce, so buy plain edamame and Dijon labeled gluten-free. Toss in a clean bowl away from bread.

How should leftover Gluten-Free Edamame Salad be stored?

The edamame base keeps well for a day or two in the refrigerator, so it suits make-ahead lunches. Add the tomatoes just before serving.

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