Quinoa Edamame Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Servings 4 - 6 servings
This edamame quinoa salad recipe is such a refreshing chilled salad! It's loaded with crunchy vegetables and tossed in a sesame ginger dressing that wakes up every bite. You'll want to keep this simple salad in your fridge for a quick meal anytime!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup reduced sodium broth or water
- 1/2 cucumber, quartered and sliced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 grated large carrot (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup edamame, shelled
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or slivered almonds
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Mandarin orange slices (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa and cook according to package directions. Fluff and allow it to cool.
- While the quinoa is cooking, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl or jar.
- Once the quinoa has cooled down, add the cucumber, red pepper, carrot, green onions, edamame, sesame seeds or almonds. Toss with dressing and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to use broth or season the cooking water to ensure the cooked quinoa is flavorful.
- Stir the quinoa every few minutes to help it cook down faster.
- The flavors will develop as the salad rests. Give it a little time before adding more seasonings or other ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 303mgPotassium: 516mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3569IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
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