Edamame and Quinoa Salad (Printer-friendly)

Tender edamame and fluffy quinoa tossed with fresh vegetables in a bright citrus dressing. A protein-rich, satisfying meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 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 edamame and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside to cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cooked 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 dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The quinoa stays fluffy for days, so this meal preps beautifully without getting soggy
  • Every forkful delivers this perfect crunch-to-creaminess ratio that keeps you satisfied
02 -
  • Hot quinoa will wilt fresh herbs and make vegetables sad, so let it cool completely before mixing
  • The salad actually tastes better after sitting for an hour—those flavors need time to become friends
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the dressing and use it throughout the week on simple green salads
  • If you can find tricolor quinoa, it makes this salad even more visually stunning
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