How to Make Edamame Salad with Cranberries, Feta, and Basil - A Step-by-Step Guide

Edamame salad with cranberries, feta, and basil is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for those warm summer days. This salad combines the nutty flavor of edamame with the sweetness of cranberries and the tanginess of feta cheese, all brought together with the fresh and aromatic flavor of basil. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a great addition to any meal.

The star ingredient of this salad is the edamame, which are young soybeans th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a small pan of water to a boil; remove from heat. Place cranberries in the water and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • Place edamame in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat edamame dry.
  • Toss edamame, cranberries, basil, olive oil, and pepper together. Season with salt and gently stir in feta.
  • Nutrition

    199 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 311mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 189mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 475mg