Edamame and Quinoa Salad
This healthy and delicious salad is packed with protein and fiber. It's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
- Green onions - 2, sliced
- Carrot - 1, shredded
- Red bell pepper - 1, diced
- Edamame - 1 cup, shelled and cooked
- Water - 2 cups
- Quinoa - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 3g