Edamame Crunch Salad

A colourful and crispy salad with protein-rich edamame,  fresh vegetables and a homemade sesame ginger dressing.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shelled edamame 
• 2 cups shredded purple or green cabbage (or both)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced 
• 1 small cucumber, sliced 
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (optional)

For the dressing:

•  3 tbsp soy sauce 
•  1 tbsp sesame oil 
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar 
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 
• 1 garlic clove, minced 
• 1 tbsp olive or canola oil