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Edamame Succotash Salad

This vibrant edamame succotash salad is a modern, protein-rich twist on a classic American side dish. By swapping traditional lima beans for bright green edamame, the salad gains a satisfying texture and a fresh, savoury flavour that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the corn. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a nutritious vegan option that works just as well served warm from the pan as it does chilled for a summer picnic.

Packed with plant-based protein and seasonal vegetables, this healthy dish is incredibly versatile and easy to prepare in under twenty minutes. The addition of juicy plum tomatoes and fresh garden herbs like basil or chives brings a lightness to the recipe, making it a reliable staple for weekday meal prep or a colourful accompaniment to grilled mains.

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Ingredients for Edamame Succotash Salad

  • 2 colheres de sopa de azeite de oliva extra-virgem

  • 1 cebola média, picada

  • 1 bag (450g ) shelled edamame (soybeans), thawed

  • 1 bag (450g ) frozen corn, thawed, or 725ml fresh-cut corn kernels (from about 4 ears)

  • 2 large ripe plum tomatoes, diced

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1/4 colher de chá de pimenta-do-reino moída na hora

  • 1/4 cup minced fresh chives or basil

Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 4 to 5 minutes.

Add the edamame and corn and cook, turning often, until heated through, about 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato, salt and pepper. Let cool and then chill if packing in a lunch box. When ready to serve, stir in the chives or basil.

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  • 29 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors
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