Edamame Cucumber Salad

Sometimes the best recipes come from moments of love and practicality. I first made this Edamame Cucumber Salad as part of a meal prep for Santi and took it to him at work so we could sneak in a quick lunch together. Between juggling a child, work, and everything else, it’s not always easy to sit down for a meal as a couple—but this salad made it possible.

And the best part? It’s light, fresh, and keeps really well—perfect for busy parents who need something wholesome, quick, and delicious for the whole family.

Why Parents Will Love This Salad

Meal-prep friendly → make ahead and store in the fridge for easy grab-and-go lunches.

Kid-approved ingredients → cucumbers and edamame add crunch and protein without being fussy.

Fast & flexible → only takes 15 minutes to put together and pairs with just about anything.

A family moment → sometimes a simple, healthy meal can turn into quality time (even if it’s just sharing lunch on a busy workday!).

Edamame Cucumber Salad Recipe

Salad Ingredients

2 large Cucumbers, diced or thinly sliced

1 cup Edamame (shelled, cooked, and cooled)

1/2 cup Parsley, finely chopped

1 bunch Green Onions, thinly sliced

Dressing Ingredients

2 tbsp Avocado Oil

1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar

2 tbsp Soy Sauce

1 tbsp Sesame Oil

2 tbsp Maple Syrup

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Ground Ginger

1 tsp Sea Salt

1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. Prep the cucumbers → Wash and chop into bite-sized pieces.

2. Mix the base → In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, edamame, parsley, and green onions.

3. Make the dressing → In a small bowl or jar, whisk together avocado oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, ground ginger, sea salt, and sesame seeds.

4. Toss together → Pour dressing over the cucumber-edamame mixture and stir well.

5. Chill & serve → Let it sit for 10 minutes to soak up the flavors.

Parent Tip

Double the recipe and pack it in containers—you’ll thank yourself later. It’s perfect for school lunches, quick dinners on hectic nights, or to bring along when you want to share a healthy moment with your spouse at work (like I did with Santi!).