HCG Diet Recipe 8: Asian Edamame Salad with MCT Sesame Dressing

By Adrienne (with a little Southeast Asian flavor from Dr. Zach)

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Dr. Zach had his hand in this one. If you want to hear about how healthy the traditional Japanese diet is, just ask him. But you'll likely regret it.

Soybeans (edamame) are a complete protein.

That means they contain all essential amino acids—something very rare for a plant-based food. In fact, you could technically survive on soy alone.

But we don’t aim to survive…we aim to thrive, right?

This is one of those meals that checks every box:

• High protein

• Low carb (when portioned correctly)

• Fresh, crisp, and satisfying

If the edamame isn't enough, toss in some of the thawed frozen shrimp from the fridge.

The Recipe: Asian Soybean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup shelled edamame (steamed)

• 1–2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix

• 1/2 cucumber (thinly sliced)

• 2 green onions (chopped)

• Fresh cilantro (optional)

Optional Protein Boost

• 1/2–1 lb shrimp (cooked, chilled or warm)

If you feel like the soy isn’t enough—or you just want to elevate it—shrimp fits perfectly here.

The Dressing: MCT Sesame Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp MCT oil

• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

• Small pinch of stevia (for balance and bit of sweetness)

• 1–2 tsp soy sauce (replaces salt)

• Black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Prepare the baseCombine edamame, cabbage, cucumber, and green onions

2. Add shrimp (optional)

3. Mix the dressing separatelyWhisk MCT oil, vinegar, stevia, soy sauce, and pepper

4. Toss just before servingKeep everything fresh and crisp

Why This Meal Works

• Complete protein (soy) → supports muscle and satiety

• Low calorie, high volume vegetables → keeps you full

• Healthy fats (MCT) → supports fat metabolism

This is a perfect example of eating light… without being hungry.

Family-Friendly Version

Make it approachable:

• Add:

  • Rice or noodles (instant Ramen is fine for kids and fast for you)

  • Teriyaki or sweeter/better dressing option

• Keep shrimp (kids usually love it)

Or serve it as a build-your-own bowl:

• Base (rice for them, cabbage for you)

• Protein (shrimp/soy)

• Sauce options

Final Thought

Meals like this teach you something important: You don’t always need heavy protein to feel satisfied.

When you combine:

• Smart plant-based protein (lentils and legumes)

• Fresh vegetables

• Clean fats

You create a meal that fuels your body without weighing it down.

And that’s the goal.