Green Salad With Edamame & Beets

A close-up view of a green salad with edamame and beets on a plate

Dotdash Meredith

This big salad is a feast for the eyes and an everyday way to incorporate nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame. If you're not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead.

Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes, Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup shelled edamame, thawed
½ medium raw beet, peeled and shredded (about ½ cup)
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar plus 1½ teaspoons
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Pinch kosher salt
1 Pinch freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Arrange greens, edamame and beet on a large plate. Whisk vinegar, cilantro, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad and enjoy.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 313 Calories, Total Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Fiber: 12 g, Total Sugars: 7 g, Protein: 21 g, Sodium: 312 mg, Potassium: 1175 mg, Iron: 5 mg, Folate: 655 mcg, Calcium: 168 mg, Vitamin A: 3073 IU, Vitamin C: 30 mg

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