Spicy Edamame and Watercress Salad with Sesame Dressing

A light, refreshing, and slightly spicy salad featuring edamame, watercress, and a flavorful sesame dressing. Perfect as a starter or light lunch.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

175

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.02

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Lunch•Snack•Dessert•Salad•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Asian

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1cupEdamame(shelled, fresh or frozen (thawed))

£1.20

4cupsWatercress(loosely packed)

£1.30

0.5Red Bell Pepper(thinly sliced)

£0.55

2Green Onions(thinly sliced)

£0.30

1tablespoonSesame Seeds(toasted)

£0.15

2tablespoonsRice Vinegar

£0.10

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(low sodium or tamari for gluten-free)

£0.05

1tablespoonSesame Oil

£0.25

1teaspoonHoney(or maple syrup for vegan)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSriracha(or to taste)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonFresh Ginger(grated)

£0.10

Total Cost

£4.10

£1.02 per serving

The Method

1
If using frozen edamame, blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
2
In a large bowl, combine the edamame, watercress, red bell pepper, and green onions.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), sriracha, and grated ginger.
4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
5
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
6
Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

175 kcal / 732 kJ

Carbs

13g

5% of RDA

Fat

13% of RDA

Protein

18% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

425 mg

18% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Watch carefully, as they can burn easily.

Adjust the amount of sriracha to your desired level of spiciness.

The salad can be made ahead of time, but it's best to add the dressing just before serving to prevent the watercress from wilting.

Pair with a Rhubarb Fool for a contrasting and complementary meal.

Cooking Equipment

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Spicy Edamame and Watercress Salad with Sesame Dressing

Ingredients

The Method