Monday, July 23, 2012

Edamame Summer Slaw

Tonight I threw together this quick and easy edamame summer slaw inspired by one that I saw at the cold food bar at whole foods. I have had the whole foods version, and I really did like my own a lot more- I love when that happens :) This  is a quick or easy side dish that I served with a garlic chicken breast, but this could also be a vegetarian meal if you up the serving size and maybe add some quinoa or brown rice!

Edamame Summer Slaw
Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes
serves 4 or 2 as a main dish with added quinoa or brown rice

1 package of prepackaged and washed broccoli slaw
1 red bell pepper diced
1 bag frozen shelled edamame, steamed (I used half of the bag, about 1.5 cups)
1/2 bunch sliced scallions
10-12 fresh basil leaves sliced into thin ribbons (layer basil leave on top of each other and roll basil into a thin log and slice horizontally - professionally referred to as chiffonade )
salt (as much as desired)
pepper (as much as desired)
4 - 5 T bottled pomegranate vinaigrette ( I used whole foods brand)

Steam the edamame in the microwave following package directions. dice the peppers and slice the shallots and the basil. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve room temperature or chilled. Enjoy :-)