Edamame and Quinoa Salad (Printable Version)

Protein-packed quinoa and edamame bowl with crisp vegetables and bright citrus flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains and Legumes

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1 cup shelled edamame, fresh or frozen

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
07 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
02 - While quinoa cooks, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add edamame and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, edamame, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
05 - Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in plant-based protein from quinoa and edamame
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly
  • Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes
  • Packed with fresh vitamins from crisp cucumbers and bell peppers
02 -
  • Whisk the dressing until it is fully emulsified before pouring
  • Use fresh herbs for the brightest flavor profile
  • Double-check ingredient labels for gluten-free status if you have high sensitivity
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