
Easy Quinoa and Edamame Salad
Cost $12, save $8
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 60 Min
- 5 Servings
- $12
Easy Quinoa and Edamame Salad
Cost $12, save $8
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 60 Min
- 5 Servings
- $12
INGREDIENTS
Dressing
- ÂĽ cup olive oil
- ÂĽ cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons liquid aminos (such as Bragg)
- 🍋 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- đź§„ 1 clove garlic, minced
- ÂĽ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- đź§‚ Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Salad Base
- 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 🥒 ½ cup chopped Persian cucumber
- 🥕 ½ cup shredded carrot
- 🧅 ½ cup sliced green onion
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 🌰 ¼ cup slivered almonds
STEPS
Combine olive oil, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, liquid aminos, lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper in a mason jar. Seal the lid and shake until fully blended.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, shelled edamame, chopped red bell pepper, Persian cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced green onion, and dried cranberries.
Add 1/2 cup of the prepared dressing to the salad and mix until evenly coated. Save any remaining dressing for another use.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to chill.
Garnish the salad with slivered almonds before serving.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
327
Calories
- 8gProtein
- 32gCarbs
- 20gFats
đź’ˇ Tips
For extra crunch, lightly toast the slivered almonds before using.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.If in a hurry, serve immediately after mixing without refrigerating—flavors will still be delicious!
⚠️ Precautions
This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.