Edamame Mango Salad
This vegan edamame mango salad is easy to make in 10 minutes and makes the perfect light summer meal or side dish.
Introduction
This edamame mango salad makes a beautiful summer dish. It’s tropical, zesty, vibrant, sweet and colourful – everything you’d want in a refreshing summer salad!
It’s perfect for everything from summer gatherings to a quick lunch or addition to dinner. Best of all, you only need 10 minutes and a handful of ingredients to make it.
It’s also high in protein and fiber thanks to the edamame and black beans, and packs in plenty of flavour and texture too.
For more summer salads, try this quinoa summer salad, arugula peach salad, blueberry spinach salad and Mediterranean kale salad next!
Ingredients
The complete list of ingredients with measurements is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Edamame: Frozen shelled edamame works well here. Cook it before adding to the recipe.
- Mango: Any fresh mango works. Make sure it’s not overripe and mushy. If anything, slightly underripe is preferred.
- Black Beans: Canned black beans work well or you can cook your own from scratch. Chickpeas work as an alternative.
- Corn: You can use fresh corn cut off the cob, frozen thawed or canned corn. Try using grilled corn on the cob or toasting the corn for extra flavour.
- Basil: Fresh basil is best here!
- Red Onion: Red onion or shallot is best here but white or yellow onion could be substituted in a pinch.
- Lemon: You can substitute or use lime as a variation – or a mix of both! Try adding a bit of lemon or lime zest as well for extra zing.
- Red Wine Vinegar: You can substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Variations & Additions
- Grain Addition: Add cooked quinoa, farro, or bulgur to make the salad more filling.
- Leafy Greens: Toss in a handful of baby spinach, arugula, or kale for added nutrition and color.
- Veggies: Shredded purple cabbage, cherry tomato, diced cucumber, bell pepper, snow peas and snap peas can be added.
- Herbs: Mix in additional chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley and mint, or swap out the basil.
- Crunchy Elements: Incorporate toasted almond slices, crushed walnuts, or pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch.
- Dried Fruits: Add chopped dried cranberries, apricots, or raisins for a sweet and tangy contrast.
- Tofu or Tempeh: Baked tofu, chili tofu or tempeh can provide a protein boost.
- Spice Blend: Sprinkle a pinch of chili flakes, cumin, or smoked paprika to give the salad a hint of warmth.
- Roasted Vegetables: Roast some bell peppers, zucchini, or eggplant and add them to the salad for extra flavor and depth.
- Fresh Fruit: Add a handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries or diced peach or nectarine.
- Vegan Cheese: Try serving with this marinated tofu feta.
- Sliced Radishes: Thinly sliced radishes add a refreshing crunch and peppery flavour.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Cook edamame according to package instructions then drain and rinse it under cold water until cooled.
Step 2. Chop up the mango, cucumber and red onion and add to a large bowl with the beans, corn, basil and garlic.
Step 3. Add the dressing ingredients, mix it all up, top with avocado and enjoy right away.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! This salad can be prepared in advance. However, for the freshest flavors and textures, it’s recommended to chop and combine the ingredients shortly before serving.
The salad is best enjoying within a few hours up to 1-2 days though you can safely store leftovers for up to 3 days.
This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
Certainly. You can omit or reduce the amount of oil if you prefer.
While mangoes provide the perfect tropical sweetness, you can certainly experiment with other fruits. Nectarine, peaches, or even strawberries can be used. You can also mix and match your favourites.
Serving
- Garnish with extra mango and avocado slices and more fresh herbs for a pretty presentation.
- You can use the salad as a topper for a green salad, rice or quinoa.
- Serve as a side to a marinated tempeh, chickpea burger, beet burger, mushroom veggie burger or spicy chickpea wrap
- Chop everything finely to serve as a salsa with tortilla chips, tacos or pita.
- Pairs well with savoury breakfast items like avocado toast, tofu scramble or breakfast casserole.
Storing Instructions
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh or within 1-2 days.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Keep in mind that the texture of the salad may change after storing.
- This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
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Edamame Mango Salad
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 6
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This protein and vitamin-packed tangy salad is perfect for hot, summer days when the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. Easy to make, high in plant-based protein and fibre, low in fat, filing, fresh and flavourful!
Ingredients
- 500 g (about 2 cups) edamame, cooked, drained
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3 small mangos, peeled and diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 19-oz can black beans, drained, well-rinsed (2 cups)
- 350 mL can corn, drained, well-rinsed
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, grated or crushed
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Cook the edamame according to package instructions then rinse under cold water until cooled.
- Add all the chopped ingredients to a large bowl.
- Add in the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and lemon or lime juice and mix.
- Serve right away topped with diced avocado.
Notes
The salad is best served fresh but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You want the mango to be firm, not mushy, so do your best to choose perfectly ripe or slightly underripe versus overripe mango.
This makes quite a large serving so feel free to cut the recipe in half if you don’t be able to eat it within a couple of days. Amounts don’t need to be exact!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 337
- Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 16 g
UPDATE TEXT: This recipe was originally published on July 23, 2013. It was updated with new photos and text on May 28, 2020.
Light & refreshing! I prepped this today for my week lunches and really enjoyed it!
This was a delicious, easy recipe and came together easily without a lot of kitchen clean up. We skipped the oil, adding a little more vinegar and lime juice and it was fine. Terrific recipe.
This was refreshing and delicious for a hot summer evening! I really loved all the flavors together. I served this on a bed of Spring mix salad, and I used frozen Mango. I will definitely make this again!
Fabulous! So tasty and refreshing, and wonderfully easy to make. I added cilantro for a little extra oomph. I made enough for several lunches, so I made the dressing separately and add it (and the avocado) just before eating.
Delightfully fresh!! Easy too! I only used 1/4 of a red onion. Followed the rest of the recipe exactly. Yum!
Amazing! So glad you enjoyed it.
This is my favorite summer salad. It’s light and hydrating and really pretty easy to put together, providing you can find a nice, ripe mango! My whole family agrees with me, so it has found a permanent spot on our warm-weather menu. I’ve found rice to be a nice addition (if we aren’t gobbling it up with tortilla or plantain chips). Yummy!
Living in Central Florida, where it’s summer most of the year, this is the best thing to whip up and have for lunches or last minute gatherings. I love that you can swap some items so easily (great recipes are SO flexible). Sometimes I have a side of quinoa to go with it. Mostly, I put it on top of a bowl of spinach or garden herbs.
Thank you!!
Made this for a party and it was an unexpected hit with the meat-loving crowd. I like how simple yet tasty the recipes here are. Thanks!
That’s awesome! I’m so glad it was enjoyed all around. Thanks for the kind review!
The best summer salad. Love this!
I have made this several times for different groups of friends, and it is always a huge hit! My biggest challenge is finding ripe mangoes, so I make sure I get them in advance in case they need to ripen.