Recipe Creation: Radish + Edamame + Feta Salad

This salad was inspired by a beautiful salad I came across in the Ottolenghi Cookbook. It is amazingly light and refreshing, yet it's packed with protein and fiber and is surprisingly filling.  It can be served as a nice light lunch or dinner accompanied with hummus and pita, or as a lovely side salad at dinner.  I would call this a perfect spring salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shelled frozen edamame
• 6-8 radishes, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 tbsp. chopped cilantro
• 4 tbsp. olive oil
• crumbled feta
• salt & pepper

Directions:

-Bring a pot of water to boil and add the edamame.

-Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until cooked.

-Drain and rinse with cold water before transferring to a medium bowl.

-Add the sliced radishes, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, cilantro, and olive oil.  

-Toss all the ingredients together and add salt and pepper to taste.

-Top with feta cheese and serve as a side or alongside pita and hummus.