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High Protein Vegan Edamame Quinoa Salad

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Vegan
Keyword Easy, high protein, oil free
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa dry
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped
  • 2 cups edamame shelled
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 3 tbsp hulled hemp seeds
  • 4 tbsp tamari or light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 scallions optional

Instructions

  1. Cook your quinoa per package instructions, typically simmer 15-20 minutes. Let cool.

  2. Cut cucumber into small pieces. Cup broccoli florets into small bite sized pieces.

  3. Add cooled quinoa, veggies, shelled edamame, juice of one lime (about 2-3 tbsp) and remaining ingredients into a medium large bowl. Toss until evenly mixed.

  4. Optional serve topped with chopped scallions. Salt & Pepper to taste.

  5. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Recipe Notes

  • makes about 7 cups
  • Lasts about 4-5 days in the fridge
  • If you cannot find shelled edamame you can buy in the pod and shell it yourself