Description
Savor the delightful combination of nutty quinoa and vibrant edamame in this refreshing salad. Packed with protein, colorful vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing, this dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a side at your next gathering. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, your taste buds will be in for a treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ¼ small red onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and cover until water is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
- Add edamame and vegetables: Stir in shelled edamame, chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion until well combined.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything together: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg