Quick & Healthy Quinoa Edamame Salad: Bursting with Flavor

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • ¼cupolive oil

  • ¼cuprice wine vinegar

  • 1tablespoonmaple syrup

  • 1tablespoontoasted sesame oil

  • 1 ½teaspoonsliquid aminos (such as Bragg)

  • 1teaspoonfreshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • ¼teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ½cupscooked quinoa

  • 1cupshelled edamame

  • ½cupchopped red bell pepper

  • ½cupchopped Persian cucumber

  • ½cupshredded carrot

  • ½cupsliced green onion

  • ½cupdried cranberries

  • ¼cupslivered almonds

Cooking Directions

  1. Make the dressing: Combine oil, vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, liquid aminos, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a mason jar. Seal the lid and shake until fully blended.

  2. Make the salad: Combine cooked quinoa, edamame, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onion, and cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and mix until well combined; save any remaining dressing for another use. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour.

  3. Garnished with slivered almonds to serve.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of dressing. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe5
Calories327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g
25%
Saturated Fat
2g
12%
Sodium
92mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
12%
Dietary Fiber
5g
18%
Total Sugars
12g
Protein
8g
17%
Vitamin C
32mg
35%
Calcium
93mg
7%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
355mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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