Edamame and Shrimp Salad
Serves 4.
Immature soybeans — edamame — are great in salads because their bright, fresh flavor and satisfying texture pair perfectly with leafy greens. Tart vinaigrettes and bold-flavored vegetables can easily overpower the beans’ mildness, though. So we choose rice vinegar for its mild acidity, incorporating honey for some sweetness and to help emulsify the dressing. The subtle pepperiness and delicate, tender leaves of baby arugula work well as a flavor and texture complement, and sweet sautéed shrimp turns this bright salad into dinner. Mint and basil bring a light, summery flavor; thinly sliced shallot gives mild allium notes, and radishes provide crunch and color. Garlic contributes aroma and flavor without taking over the dish, and a sprinkling of roasted sunflower seeds adds nuttiness and depth. From “The Complete Beans & Grains Cookbook,” by America’s Test Kitchen (2024).
• 12 oz. extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled, deveined and tails removed
• 1 1/4 tsp. table salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. honey