High-Protein Edamame Salad (with Quinoa)
This salad can be prepped in just 30-minutes and it's loaded with protein to keep you full!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 582kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 2 cups edamame shelled and cooked
- 1 ½ cup cucumber diced
- 2 medium carrots shredded
- 2 jalapenos roasted + diced
- ½ cup sliced almonds toasted
- ⅓ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. cracked black pepper
- Juice of 1 ½ limes
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package. Allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, cracked black pepper, lime juice and lime zest. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ALL of the other ingredients.
- Pour the dressing overtop and mix to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Delicious!!
Video
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Notes
Customize this salad and add or remove any ingredients you wish- add some avocado, use apple cider vinegar, add your choice of cheese or vegan substitute.
If you’re not in a quinoa mood, pick a pasta instead!
Salad can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 – 6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 72.8g | Protein: 23.7g | Fat: 24.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.9g | Sodium: 614.4mg | Fiber: 13.6g | Sugar: 6.5g
