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chopped salad with edamame, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green olives and crumbled feta in a wooden bowl with hot honey vinaigrette on top

Easy Hot Honey Chopped Salad (Healthy and Delicious!)

  • GFGluten-Free
  • LCLow Carb
  • VGVegetarian
5 from 1 vote
This easy and delicious hot honey chopped salad is packed with fresh vegetables, plant powered protein, and unbelievably yummy sweet and spicy vinaigrette to top. Every holiday season, this vibrant salad finds its place on our table.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

for the salad

  • 8 oz frozen edamame, cooked
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn , fresh or frozen works too
  • 3-4 sweet peppers, any color, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup garlic stuffed green olives, sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta or queso fresco
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley

for the vinaigrette

  • ¼ apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp crushed or ground red pepper, more for heat
  • 1 tbsp honey , more for sweetness
  • 1 lime , juiced
  • ½ olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Chop vegetables and cook edamame according to package instructions; let it cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine the apple cider vinegar, crushed or ground red pepper, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk or shake until well combined. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking continuously (or shaking) until the dressing is emulsified.
  • Assemble the salad: Combine the cooled edamame with the other salad ingredients. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature; it can be a great side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!