This chilled salad is an edamame feast! Edamame are soybeans harvested at the peak of ripening but before hardening. Full of protein, minerals and vitamins, this low-glycemic food is a must for your diabetes-free diet!
2large ears of corn (or 2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
8ozcherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 ½ cups)
1cupfrozen shelled edamame, cooked
1avocado, diced
¼cupred onion, diced (optional)
1handful of fresh herb of choice (mint, cilantro, basil, dill), roughly chopped
Dressing
1tbspextra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
3tbspfresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1pinch salt (or more to taste)
1clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
1
If using fresh corn, boil or steam ears of corn with water in a medium pot. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Carefully cut kernels off the cob.
2
Add all salad ingredients into a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Lightly toss to combine.
3
Chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g14%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium38mg2%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber5g20%
Sugars3g
Protein6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Salad
2large ears of corn (or 2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
8ozcherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 ½ cups)
1cupfrozen shelled edamame, cooked
1avocado, diced
¼cupred onion, diced (optional)
1handful of fresh herb of choice (mint, cilantro, basil, dill), roughly chopped
Dressing
1tbspextra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
3tbspfresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1pinch salt (or more to taste)
1clove garlic, minced (optional)
Directions
1
If using fresh corn, boil or steam ears of corn with water in a medium pot. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Carefully cut kernels off the cob.
2
Add all salad ingredients into a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Lightly toss to combine.
3
Chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.