When you are craving a fresh, flavorful salad filled with crunchy vegetables and protein, throw this one together! Great for lunch with a dollop of cottage cheese or jammy eggs. It is also delicious as a side salad with grilled fish, chicken or steak. Enjoy!
Crunchy Cucumber Vegetable SaladIngredients:
9 ounces shelled edamame (one package of Trader Joe's edamame with sea salt work great)
4 mini persian cucumbers, cut into rounds
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 bell peppers, cut into small cubes (whichever color you like)
1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 large cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper