Edamame & Mandarin Orange Crunch Salad
with Spicy Sesame-Peanut Dressing
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
- Peanuts
Summer called, it wants you to know it’s time to get ready for some well-deserved fun in the sun! This hearty, vibrant lunch idea is packed with delicious veggie—baby lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots form a crisp base for supremely satisfying salad. You’ll add protein-packed edamame, juicy mandarin orange segments, nutty sesame seeds, and fresh scallion greens for color, texture, and crunch. It’s all tossed with a slightly sweet and very savory peanut-sesame dressing that’s frankly the star of the show. Summer glow, here we come!
Ingredients
1 unit
Baby Lettuce
4 ounce
Shredded Carrots
3 ounce
Sesame Dressing
(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
4 ounce
Edamame
(Contains: Soy)
1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
1 unit
Peanut Butter
(Contains: Peanuts)
4 ounce
Shredded Red Cabbage
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
1 unit
Mandarin Orange
2 unit
Scallions
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce.
• Place edamame in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warm and slightly tender, 30-60 seconds.
• Trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and separate mandarin into segments; halve each segment crosswise.
• In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, sesame dressing, and as many chili flakes as you like. (TIP: Knead peanut butter packet before opening to make whisking easier.) Add water 1 tsp at a time until dressing reaches a drizzling consistency.
• Add lettuce, cabbage, carrots, scallion whites, and three-quarters of the mandarin pieces; toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide salad between bowls. Top with edamame, sesame seeds, scallion greens, and remaining mandarin pieces. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the dressing, but some found it needed more punch. Several suggested adding more mandarin oranges for a better balance of flavors 🍊.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to assemble, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. Some found it took longer than the estimated prep time.
- Suggestions: Consider adding crunchy elements like wonton strips, nuts, or crispy noodles. Try toasting the sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Portions: Generous serving size, often enough for leftovers. Some felt the cabbage and carrot ratios were too high compared to other ingredients.
- Protein: Several customers added their own protein (like chicken or shrimp) to make it more filling and satisfying.
