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Edamame and Asparagus Salad

Kids will love eating this salad with their fingers to enjoy every little bite. The contrast of grilled asparagus and cooked edamame make for a delicious salad with a hint of sesame.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Asparagus
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 500 grams edamame shelled
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

  • Toss asparagus with sesame oil. Place on preheated greased grill over medium heat. Grill, turning occasionally for 7 minutes or until tender but firm and golden. Remove to cutting board and chop; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling salted water, cook edamame for 5 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl; add asparagus.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt and drizzle over asparagus mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Edamame and Asparagus Salad
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.5
g
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fibre
 
2
g
8
%
Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Sodium
 
200
mg
9
%
Vitamin A
 
400
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
16.5
mg
20
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot

Tips & Notes

Recipe developed by Emily Richards.