Low-Calorie Low-Calorie Seasonal Low-Calorie Spring Low-Calorie Spring Salad Green Salad with Edamame & Beets 3.8 (20) 20 Reviews This big salad is a feast for the eyes and an everyday way to incorporate nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame (green soybeans). If you're not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Katie Webster is a recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Katie Webster Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This salad combines nutritious beets and protein-packed edamame for an easy, healthy meal. The vibrant red-wine vinegar and cilantro dressing elevates the flavors. The salad and dressing can be prepared ahead and stored separately. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings 2 cups mixed salad greens 1 cup shelled edamame, thawed ½ medium raw beet, peeled and shredded (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ⅛ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Directions Arrange greens, edamame and beet on a large plate. Whisk vinegar, cilantro, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle one tablespoon of the dressing over the greens and toss gently to coat. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the entire salad. To make ahead Refrigerate salad and dressing separately for up to 2 days; whisk dressing before drizzling over the salad. Recipe Updates Based on earlier reviews and comments of this recipe, we've retested and made the following adjustment: We increased the amount of vinegar and oil to yield more dressing. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 356 Calories 26g Fat 21g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size about 4 cups salad Calories 356 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 11g 39% Total Sugars 7g Protein 21g 42% Total Fat 26g 33% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Vitamin A 3074IU 61% Vitamin C 30mg 33% Folate 655mcg 164% Sodium 263mg 11% Calcium 168mg 13% Iron 6mg 33% Magnesium 137mg 33% Potassium 1178mg 25% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.