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Edamame Salad with Peanut Dressing

Flavor-Packed Edamame Salad with Peanut Dressing Bliss

This Edamame Salad with Peanut Dressing is a delicious mix of fresh ingredients and protein-packed edamame, perfect for meal prepping or a side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup Frozen Edamame cooked and shelled
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage shredded
  • 1 large Carrot grated
  • 1 cup Kale chopped
  • 3 Scallions finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Cashews/Peanuts optional
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup Peanut Butter or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • Sriracha to taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • microwave
  • Medium Bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, cook frozen edamame on high for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Squeeze to remove from pods and cool.
  3. Shred red cabbage, grate carrot, chop kale, finely chop scallions, and roughly chop cilantro.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa, edamame, cabbage, carrot, kale, scallions, and cilantro gently.
  6. Drizzle dressing over salad mix, tossing gently until coated.
  7. Top with roasted cashews or peanuts, toss gently, and serve or refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, add dressing just before serving. Customize sweetness in the dressing by adjusting honey or maple syrup.

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