Edamame and Quinoa Salad (Printable Version)

Protein-rich grain bowl with edamame, quinoa, and fresh vegetables in citrus dressing.

# What You 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, about 1 lemon
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - While quinoa cooks, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add edamame and cook for 3-4 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 pepper until well combined.
05 - Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in plant-based protein with 11g per serving.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
  • Bursting with fresh colors and textures from cherry tomatoes and bell peppers.
  • A quick 35-minute recipe perfect for healthy meal prepping.
02 -
  • Whisk the dressing in a separate small bowl to ensure the mustard and oil emulsify perfectly.
  • This recipe contains soy (edamame) and mustard (Dijon mustard), so be mindful of allergies.
  • Storing the salad chilled helps the flavors of the mint and parsley meld beautifully.
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