Cucumber Edamame Ginger Dressing (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 225 grams edamame, shelled
02 - 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
03 - 1 avocado, cubed
04 - 3 sprigs scallion, finely chopped
05 - 155 grams corn kernels
06 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

→ Salad Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
09 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
11 - 1.5 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated

# Instructions:

01 - Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add shelled edamame, and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes until tender but still firm.
02 - Transfer the blanched edamame to a colander, rinse briefly with cold water, and set aside.
03 - Chop cucumbers into small, uniform pieces. Peel and cube the avocado. Finely slice the scallions into thin rounds.
04 - If using canned corn, drain well; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, lemon juice, and freshly grated ginger until well blended.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, gently toss blanched edamame, chopped cucumbers, avocado cubes, scallions, and corn kernels.
07 - Pour the ginger dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For optimum texture, add the avocado just before serving to maintain its freshness.
02 - To enhance the flavors, chill the assembled salad for 15 minutes before dressing and serving.