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- Yields:
- 1 serving(s)
- Total Time:
- 15 mins
Ingredients
- 2 C frozen shelled edamame
- 1 1/2 C fresh corn kernels (from 2 lg ears)
- 1 1/2 C mango cubes (about 1 med mango)
- 1 C chopped tomato (about 1 lg)
- 1/2 C chopped red onion (about 1 sm)
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Prepare edamame per package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in corn, mango, tomato, onion, cilantro, oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
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