Edamame Cucumber Dip Appetizer

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 oz.) package shelled edamame, thawed overnight
• 2 cucumbers, about 2 cups, small diced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Combine edamame with the cucumbers, green onion and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, minced garlic and salt.
3. Pour the dressing over the edamame ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Chill and serve with pita crackers or your favorite chip. Makes about 2 cups.

Kansas State Fair Heart Healthy Food Competition 2023

3rd Place, Appetizer Division

Recipe by Margaret Miller

Nutritional Information per serving: 24 g

Calories 19; Total Fat 1 g; Sat Fat 0 g; Trans Fat 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 77 mg; Total Carbs 1 g; Protein 1 g; Fiber 1 g