Welcome to Life University’s Recipes for LIFE, where we bring you delicious glimpses into the culinary world! Today, we’re tantalizing your taste buds with a flavorful exploration of Asian cuisine. Picture this: healthy edamame with luscious fresh spinach and watercress with a heightened kick of cilantro and fresh ginger. Whisk in some sesame oil, honey for sweetness and add a few more delightful flavors, and your crunchy greens are transformed into a delectable meal. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this dish is sure to impress with its simplicity and depth of flavor.
Recipe: Asian Green Salad
With Edamame and Sesame-Soy VinaigretteÂ
Recipe by Denise Pickett-Bernard, Ph.D., RDN, LDN
Ingredients
1 bag spinach
1 bunch watercress
2 C shelled edamame, cooked
3 scallions thinly sliced
1/3 bunch cilantro
1 T sesame seeds
3 T low-sodium soy sauce
1 T coconut
2 T honey ginger vinegar
2 T honey
3 T sesame oil
1/2 C olive oil
1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and smashed
1/8 t kosher salt
4 turns fresh ground pepper
Directions
 Mix all ingredients together with a whisk. Place all salad ingredients in a bowl except for the edamame. Toss with dressing and mound on plates. Place edamame in the bowl and toss with dressing. Place a generous scoop onto each salad.
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