White Bean Edamame Salad with Bacon
What makes a great Summer Side Dish? Easy to prepare. Very little cook time. Can sit out for long periods without spoiling. This colorful edamame salad is a triple threat and oh so addictive.
What?
You don’t think an edamame salad or white bean salad could have that kind of appeal?
Think again, buddy.
The moment I added crispy bacon and a smoky red wine vinaigrette, I was playing with powers beyond understanding.
This protein-packed summer side dish is truly irresistible. Firm, crisp, crunchy, tangy, salty, smoky, rich with bacon fat. I’ve never wanted white bean salad so badly.
Plus, other than the bacon, it’s extremely healthy and gluten free.
I hate to even say this, but vegan/vegetarian friends, the smoky paprika dressing is so flavorful, this edamame salad is completely delightful without the bacon.
…But go ahead and put the bacon in there. You won’t be sorry.
White bean edamame salad is at the very top of my summer side dish list. Make sure to add it to your 4th of July Menu!
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Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
White Bean Edamame Salad with Bacon and Smoky Red Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
2 - 15 oz. cans white beans (any variety)
1 - 12 oz. package shelled edamame, thawed
12 oz. thick cut bacon, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 Tb. red wine vinegar
1 Tb. honey
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
Directions:
Place a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the bacon until crisp. Then remove with a slotted spoon and reserve 1/4 cup of the grease.
Meanwhile, mix the white beans, edamame, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
In a small bowl whisk together the reserved bacon grease, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and mix well.
Before serving, toss in the crispy bacon pieces.
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This definitely is a triple threat, yum! Need to start using edamame in dishes again, been a while!
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The crispy bacon takes it over the edge! What a great, filling, not to mention great-looking dish! Picnic anyone?
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Ok… so, not to digress… but I wish I ate meat so that I could put bacon on everything. Like, this salad. I love edamame salad and I know some bacon in there would just be marvelous. But, I don’t eat meat. Sigh….
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Bacon makes everything better, doesn’t it?
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This looks like a great way to use Edamame! Yum!
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i’m so glad you said it was good without the bacon…i have everything BUT that and totally want to make this, like, immediately!
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This is a great summer salad. I love salads without mayonaisse that don’t have to be refrigerated.
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Sommer let me count the ways I love edamame.. .and then you throw in bacon.. Where’s my fork?
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Such a great recipe for the summer!
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This is a great summer side dish. I love edamame but have never thought of adding it to a salad with other beans. Great idea!
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Cannellini beans are the best! I’ll definitely be making this!
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I can almost taste this just from your words and the photos. Want some!
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MMM…the texture of edamame and white beans sound so pleasing to me…add bacon to my legumes and I’m golden! Looks delicious and I hope you had a fun weekend!
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I can see this dish being the new favorite in our house this Summer! Love everything about it!
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That salad looks great, Sommer! A wonderful combination of flavors
Hugs <3
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Oh my gosh your salad sounds amazing!!!
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This is EXACTLY the type of side dish I’ve been looking for! It has all our favorite foods, plus bacon! Yum
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This is fabulous!! Love all those bite sized bits
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Sounds very good! I’ll be printing this one out.
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I love edamame! Plus because it’s paired with bacon it’s even better! What’s not better when paired with bacon?
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I’ll keep mine light and skip the bacon grease — add a spoonful of olive oil instead.
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Thanks for the White Bean Edamame Salad with Bacon and Smoky Red Wine Vinaigrette recipe.
I’ll create one for sure, my dad are gonna like it
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Yum! I love all of these ingredients. I especially love that you combined them all – this has the potential to appeal to our entire family. Thanks for the great idea!!
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I can see why this is so addictive! I don’t think it would make it to the dinner table without me eating half of it first. Great combination of flavors!
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oh this is looking so GOOD ! wud love to have it anytime !
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I love this!
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the edamame is such a beautiful pop of color!
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That looks wonderful, Sommer. Healthy and flavourful!
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This is calling my name. With my aversions to meat (bacon not included, of course) lately, I would eat this as a meal. Love it. Making it asap!
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This bean salad looks super scrumptious and healthy but with just the right amount of bacon!
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Delicious! Totally something our family would love!
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WHOA.
you are so speaking my language!
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Just found this via Pinterest. So making it this weekend for our cookout! What a great idea!
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