Crunchy Cabbage Edamame Salad (Printable Version)

A crisp blend of cabbage, edamame, and fresh vegetables with a zesty herb dressing and crunchy topping.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing (Green Goddess Style)

07 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan)
08 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped (optional)
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Crunchy Topping

17 - 1/3 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
18 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add frozen edamame and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, edamame, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, chives, tarragon, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
05 - Just before serving, sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and toasted almonds on top to add texture.
06 - Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can make it on a Tuesday night without stressing about dinner.
  • The dressing tastes like you spent hours on it, but the secret is just whisking herbs and yogurt together.
  • It stays fresh in the fridge for days, making it the perfect meal prep hack for chaotic weeks.
02 -
  • Don't toss the crunchy toppings in ahead of time or they'll go soft and sad within an hour.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, keep the dressing separate and let people dress their own portions so it stays fresh and crisp.
03 -
  • If your dressing tastes flat, add one more small pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon juice rather than more herbs, which is usually the fix.
  • Toasting your own almonds in a dry skillet for just a few minutes changes the whole salad by making them taste nutty and warm instead of generic.
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