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Summer Blast Salad

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time10 mins

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!

Summer Blast Salad

Salad
 2 large ears of corn (or 2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 ½ cups)
 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked
 1 avocado, diced
 ¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
 1 handful of fresh herb of choice (mint, cilantro, basil, dill), roughly chopped
Dressing
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
 1 pinch salt (or more to taste)
 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
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

6 servings

Serving size

1 cup

Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 38mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.