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Add Edamame to Your Holiday Menu with This Salad

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Add a burst of color and nutrition to your holiday menu with this mukimame salad! Packed with vibrant pomegranate seeds, fresh spinach, and crunchy walnuts, this salad is both visually stunning and packed with flavor. It’s a refreshing, light side dish that pairs well with hearty holiday meals.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked mukimame
  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad Base:
    • Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly.
    • Place them in a large salad bowl.
  2. Add the Toppings:
    • Scatter the cooked mukimame, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts over the spinach.
    • Add feta cheese if using.
  3. Dress the Salad:
    • Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
    • Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
  4. Serve Immediately:
    • Transfer to a decorative serving dish for added holiday flair.

Why It’s Festive

The green spinach and red pomegranate seeds perfectly match the holiday color palette. The addition of mukimame gives a boost of protein and texture, making this salad as wholesome as it is beautiful.

Edamame with Curry Mayo and Mango Chutney

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A flavorful and unique snack or appetizer

Time to Prepare: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/4 cup mango chutney
Instructions:

If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and curry powder to make the curry mayo.

In a large bowl, toss the cooked edamame with the curry mayo until well coated.

Top the edamame with the mango chutney.

Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.

Nutritional Benefits:

1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 186 calories, 14.2 grams of fat, 7.7 grams of protein, and 11.9 grams of carbohydrates.

One serving of this recipe provides 43% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 16% of the DV of protein, and 3% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe is a tasty and unique snack or appetizer that combines the protein and fiber of edamame with the flavor of curry mayo and mango chutney. The curry mayo adds a spicy and creamy flavor, while the mango chutney adds a sweet and tangy touch. Just be mindful of the higher fat and calorie content due to the mayonnaise.

Edamame with Buffalo Ranch Dressing and Blue Cheese Crumbles

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A spicy and creamy snack or appetizer

Time to Prepare: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.

In a small bowl, mix together the buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing.

In a large bowl, toss the cooked edamame with the buffalo ranch dressing until well coated.

Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the edamame.

Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.

Nutritional Benefits:

1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 191 calories, 14.1 grams of fat, 9.4 grams of protein, and 12.4 grams of carbohydrates.

One serving of this recipe provides 45% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 19% of the DV of protein, and 3% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe is a tasty and satisfying snack or appetizer that combines the protein and fiber of edamame with the flavor of buffalo sauce and blue cheese. The ranch dressing adds creaminess and balances out the spiciness of the buffalo sauce. Just be mindful of the higher fat and calorie content due to the buffalo sauce and blue cheese.