Description
Enjoy a vibrant Quinoa Edamame Salad that’s bursting with fresh flavors and delightful textures. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light lunch. With a mix of protein-packed edamame, fluffy quinoa, and crisp vegetables, every bite is a delicious celebration of health and taste. Impress your guests with its stunning presentation and refreshing taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 cup shelled edamame (frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing it under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, bring another pot of water to boil. Add frozen edamame and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop cherry tomatoes in half, dice cucumber, and finely chop red onion. Combine all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Once quinoa has cooled, add it to the vegetable mixture along with chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg