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Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

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This salad! Wow! I made it expecting it to be good but it was amazing! I shared the salad with my two daughters, who agree this is a winner. The dressing is amazing and I will have on hand most of the summer for other salads as well. For leftovers, perhaps omit the avocado and serve it fresh with the salad to avoid brown avocado bits the next day. We are planning a family dinner with other Asian dumplings and dishes to serve with this new favorite, refreshing summer salad.

Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

INGREDIENTS:
  • Sesame-Ginger Dressing
    • 3 Tbsp. avocado oil (or grapeseed oil)
    • 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
    • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
    • 2 tsp. lower-sodium tamari or soy sauce
    • 1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
    • 1 garlic clove, grated or minced
  • Cucumber Edamame Salad
    • 1 lb. English or Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup shelled edamame
    • 1 large avocado, cut into cubes
    • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
    • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
    • A pinch of Aleppo pepper flakes (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Prepare Sesame-Ginger Dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in mixing bowl or large glass measuring cup; whisk well to combine.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cucumber, edamame, avocado, green onion, and sesame seeds. Season ingredients with a pinch of sea salt.
  3. Add dressing and a pinch of Aleppo pepper flakes; toss to coat. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Recipe from DishingOutHealth.com

New Favorite · Skinny · Vegan · Vegetarian

Strawberry Spinach Salad…rite of spring

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What says Spring more than fresh spinach and strawberries?  I have a lonely bunch of spinach that popped up volunteer in my garden in late March.  The strawberries at the market are beautiful, so time to celebrate spring with this luscious salad.  I opted to top the salad with red onion and walnuts today but top with other items to make your salad unique!

Strawberry Spinach Salad

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

12 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
Optional Toppings: sliced red onion, walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, chopped fresh broccoli, blanched sugar snap peas,

SESAME-POPPY SEED DRESSING:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

  • SALAD:  Combine baby spinach and strawberries in a large bowl; toss with 1/2 cup Sesame-Poppy Seed Dressing just before serving. Service with remaining dressing and toppings.
  • DRESSING: Pulse first 5 ingredients in a blender 2 or 3 times or until smooth. With blender running, add oil in a slow, steady stream; process until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds; chill 24 hours.