Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Edamame Salad

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2007/mar/21/wild-oats-edamame-caviar/

Easy Edamame Salad

Serves: 4

3 tablespoons basil pesto

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1 package (16 ounces) frozen shelled edamame

8 ounces frozen sweet corn

1/2 red bell pepper, small dice

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Salt and pepper, to taste

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the first three ingredients. Set aside.

Bring 6 cups water to a boil; add the 2 teaspoons salt.

Add the edamame and corn, return water to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Drain well.

Add drained edamame and corn to the bowl of dressing.

Add remaining ingredients and toss mixture to coat evenly.

Season with salt and pepper.

Note: Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional information per serving: 383 cal., 24 g fat (3 g sat.), 4 mg chol., 28 g carb., 1287 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 19 g pro.

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