Easy Quinoa And Edamame Salad

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Recipe Summary Easy Quinoa And Edamame Salad

This quinoa and edamame salad is a superfood dream! Packed full of flavor and nutrients, you will want to make this time and time again! This salad can be made as a main dish, side dish, potluck, meal prep--it's pretty much a perfect salad!

Ingredients | Carrot Salad Recipes Easy

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 ½ teaspoons liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 ½ cups cooked quinoa

1 cup shelled edamame

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

½ cup chopped Persian cucumber

½ cup shredded carrot

½ cup sliced green onion

½ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup slivered almonds

Directions

Combine olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, liquid amino, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a mason jar. Seal the lid and shake dressing until fully blended.

Place cooked quinoa, edamame, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onion, cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and mix until well combined; save any remaining dressing for another use. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Garnished with slivered almonds to serve.

I've been guilty of making this last minute and serving it immediately without chilling. It is still amazing!

Info | Carrot Salad Recipes Easy

prep: 15 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings

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