Edamame and Quinoa Salad (Printer version)

Vibrant protein-rich salad with edamame, quinoa, and fresh vegetables in zesty citrus dressing.

# 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 - Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add shelled edamame and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Drain well 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. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
05 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of fluffy quinoa and buttery edamame keeps you satisfied for hours without that post lunch food coma
  • Everything can be prepped ahead so the flavors actually get better overnight
02 -
  • Letting the quinoa cool completely before adding the dressing prevents it from becoming gummy and mushy
  • The onion soak trick transforms harsh raw bites into something mellow and sweet
03 -
  • Spread the cooked quinoa on a baking sheet to cool it faster and prevent clumping
  • Invest in a good microplane for zesting the lemon before juicing to add another layer of bright flavor
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