Carrot and edamame salad
Crunchy carrots and edamame (soy beans) make a perfect pair for this salad. The Asian-flavoured dressing will balance the flavours of these favourite vegetables.
                                107 cal
                                                            Serves 7
                        
                                            
                                    Prep time
                                        0h 15m
                                
                                                            
                                    Cook time
                                        0h 4m
                                
                            
                                Total time
                                    0h 19m
                            
                        
                        Ingredients
Directions
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Step 1
In saucepan of boiling water, cook edamame for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well and place in large bowl. Add carrots and coriander. - 
                    
Step 2
Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and chili paste. Drizzle over edamame and carrot mixture and toss well to coat. 
Tips
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                        Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Some tahini pastes and peanut butters are very thick so you may need to add 15 to 30 mL (1 to 2 tbsp) of warm water to thin out the dressing.
 
Nutritional information
Per serving (¾ cup / 175 ml)
- Calories
 - 107
 - Protein
 - 8 g
 - Sodium
 - 165 mg
 - Potassium
 - 316 mg
 - Total fat
 - 6 g
 - Saturated fat
 - 1 g
 - Cholesterol
 - 0 mg
 - Carbohydrates
 - 8 g
 - Fibre
 - 4 g
 - Sugars
 - 2 g
 - Added sugars
 - 0 g
 
Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2011.