Edamame Fresca

This refreshing and colorful edamame salad has black beans, garbanzo beans, red and yellow bell peppers and is tossed in a light rice vinegar dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
• 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans), thawed
• 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups seasoned rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place red onion in a bowl with enough water to cover; soak about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Combine soaked red onion, edamame, black beans, garbanzo beans, rice vinegar, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, parsley, ginger root, and extra-virgin olive oil in a large glass bowl, carefully folding to avoid smashing the beans; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.