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edamame pasta salad recipe plated

Edamame Pasta Salad

This pasta salad with edamame real simple recipe proves that healthy food doesn't need to be complicated. It's versatile, fresh, bright, and has lots of edamame!
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Course: Entree, lunch, Noodle, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: clean eating, edamame, healthy, pasta
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379kcal

Equipment

  • large pot (for cooking pasta)
  • small pot (for blanching broccoli or cooking edamame)
  • colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Serving spoon or tongs

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or your favorite short pasta
  • 1 ½ cups shelled edamame you can buy pre-shelled, frozen
  • 1 ½ cups small broccoli florets
  • Salt for blanching and boiling pasta
  • dash of olive oil

Dressing Options:

Creamy Homemade Ranch

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp mayo optional for richness
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Easy Asian Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • Optional: pinch of grated fresh ginger

Instructions

  • Cook fusilli pasta according to package directions. Drain. Toss with a dash of olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
    8 oz fusilli pasta, Salt for blanching and boiling pasta, dash of olive oil
  • Blanch the Broccoli - Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for just 1–2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
    1 ½ cups small broccoli florets
  • If using frozen shelled edamame, boil or steam for 3–5 minutes. Drain and let cool.
    Combine the pasta and edamame and broccoli.
    1 ½ cups shelled edamame
  • Chill the Edamame Pasta for 30-45 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together your preferred dressing. You can go with a creamy homemade ranch or a tangy Asian-style vinaigrette.
    ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream, 1 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp maple syrup or honey, Optional: pinch of grated fresh ginger
  • When ready to serve, Pour your chosen dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Always served chilled for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Edamame Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
379
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
278
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
398
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
3
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
61
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.