Description
This vibrant Quinoa Edamame Salad is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, perfect for any meal or gathering. Packed with protein and colorful veggies, it’s not just a salad—it’s a celebration on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup shelled edamame (frozen)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- In another pot, bring water to a boil and cook the frozen edamame for 3-5 minutes until tender but bright green. Drain and set aside.
- Dice the cucumber and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, edamame, chopped veggies, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well mixed.
- If desired, add fresh herbs and toss again.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg