Low-Carb, Low-Calorie Sweet Summer Succotash

This sweet summer succotash is similar to salsa or relish and traditionally consists of corn and fava beans.  This version of the summertime favorite has an Asian twist, filled with edamame and coated in a light miso dressing. It’s the perfect option for most diets, as this raw veggie combination is low carb, low calorie, low sodium, and packed with nutrients. This dish serves as an awesome salsa, a filling side dish, a beautiful topper to meat or fish, or simply eaten as a salad.

Ingredients

8 ounces edamame, shelled

2 small radishes, sliced thin

2 ounces snap peas, sliced on a bias

3 scallions, sliced thin on a bias

1 ear of fresh corn, corn kernels cut off cob

3 ounces grape tomatoes, cut in fourths

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon white miso paste

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 lime, juiced

Instructions

In a small bowl combine miso, honey, and lime juice. Slowly whisk olive oil into the mixture and set aside.

Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl, add miso dressing and mix thoroughly.

Garnish with more radishes and fresh scallion slices.

Nutrition facts:
servings: 5 serving size: about 2 ounces

calories: 199, fat: 14.3g (saturated fat: 1.7g), sodium: 153.8mg, protein: 6.8g, carbohydrates: 12.6g, sugar: 4.8g, fiber: 3.3g

Tip from Katie’s Kitchen: This miso dressing is also great with any cold noodle salad! Add soba noodles to this recipe to create a delicious and filling lunch prep for the week!