Swaadista

If you’re looking for a protein-rich salad, this recipe is perfect for you. It’s delicious, juicy, crunchy, and ideal for a weekday summer lunch.

I love salads not only because they are refreshing and tasty, but also because they allow for easy experimentation and creativity. I generally choose a plant-based protein as the main ingredient and add in all the fresh vegetables I find in the refrigerator.

In this salad, I’ve used leftover quinoa and boiled edamame for protein, along with a variety of veggies, greens, nuts, and berries for fiber and added crunch. The dressing is a simple mix of olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder, green chilies (only if you enjoy extra heat), cumin powder, and honey.

This recipe is also great for lunch boxes since it doesn’t make the salad soggy. I hope you try this recipe and enjoy it! Don’t forget to leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @swaadista with your creations!

Quinoa Edamame Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 1 person

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup finely chopped kale
• ½ cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup boiled edamame
• ½ cup grated carrot
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ⅓ cup finely chopped tomatoes
• a handful of chopped walnuts, pistachios, and goji berries

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• black pepper powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cumin powder
• finely chopped green chilies to taste only if you prefer extra spicy/heat
• a generous amount of lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey if you prefer some extra sweetness

Method

 

1. Add ingredients to mixing bowl: add chopped kale, cooked quinoa, boiled edamame, grated carrot, chopped onions, and tomatoes to a mixing bowl/plate.
2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, add olive oil, salt, black pepper powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, chopped green chilies, lemon juice, and honey.

   Mix the ingredients well.
3. Combine and Serve: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad, then add chopped walnuts, pistachios, and goji berries, and gently toss the salad to combine. Enjoy!
   

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